University of Massachusetts-Boston Demographics & Diversity Overview

61%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
8%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Massachusetts-Boston has a diverse student body with 61% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
34.3%(3,925)
Hispanic
20.1%(2,294)
African American
18.5%(2,120)
Asian
16.5%(1,889)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(5)
Two or More Races
4.0%(453)
Unknown
6.5%(743)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color61%
Total Enrollment15,586
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Massachusetts-Boston has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.8%(5,235)
Women
57.2%(6,986)

Gender Statistics

Men5,235

34% of total enrollment

Women6,986

45% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Massachusetts-Boston serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Massachusetts-Boston attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 81% in-state residents, 10% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
81.2%(1,915)
Out-of-State
10.4%(246)
International
8.3%(196)

Regional Representation

In-State1,915

81% of student body

Out-of-State246

10% of student body

International196

8% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

61%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age