University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Demographics & Diversity Overview

42%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
1%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has a diverse student body with 42% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
57.9%(3,151)
Hispanic
12.5%(680)
African American
17.8%(972)
Asian
3.5%(190)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
5.1%(276)
Unknown
3.1%(168)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color42%
Total Enrollment7,457
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.3%(2,662)
Women
51.7%(2,855)

Gender Statistics

Men2,662

36% of total enrollment

Women2,855

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(77)
18-19
31.2%(1,721)
20-21
32.0%(1,763)
22-24
20.7%(1,141)
25+
14.8%(815)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.1%(22)
22-24
24.1%(468)
25+
74.7%(1,450)

Age Diversity Insights

63%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 88% in-state residents, 11% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
87.9%(1,143)
Out-of-State
10.8%(140)
International
1.3%(17)

Regional Representation

In-State1,143

88% of student body

Out-of-State140

11% of student body

International17

1% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

42%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age