University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Demographics & Diversity Overview

44%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
2%
International
33
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has a diverse student body with 44% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
55.2%(3,487)
Hispanic
12.1%(762)
African American
17.4%(1,100)
Asian
3.5%(219)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(3)
Two or More Races
5.0%(316)
Unknown
6.7%(426)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color44%
Total Enrollment8,726
International Students2%

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
47.6%(3,044)
Women
52.4%(3,356)

Gender Statistics

Men3,044

35% of total enrollment

Women3,356

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 55% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.2%(182)
18-19
32.4%(1,813)
20-21
31.0%(1,734)
22-24
19.7%(1,106)
25+
13.7%(767)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.2%(25)
22-24
30.6%(659)
25+
68.3%(1,473)

Age Diversity Insights

55%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

27%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 85% in-state residents, 12% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
85.0%(1,158)
Out-of-State
12.5%(170)
International
2.5%(34)

Regional Representation

In-State1,158

85% of student body

Out-of-State170

12% of student body

International34

2% of student body

States Represented

33 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

44%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age