University of Massachusetts Lowell Demographics & Diversity Overview

44%
Minority Students
43%
Female Students
3%
International
28
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Massachusetts Lowell has a diverse student body with 44% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
54.9%(7,845)
Hispanic
14.3%(2,043)
African American
8.6%(1,229)
Asian
13.8%(1,969)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(14)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(9)
Two or More Races
3.4%(479)
Unknown
4.9%(699)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color44%
Total Enrollment20,800
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
57.4%(8,459)
Women
42.6%(6,275)

Gender Statistics

Men8,459

41% of total enrollment

Women6,275

30% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Massachusetts Lowell serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 50% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.4%(297)
18-19
28.6%(3,468)
20-21
32.0%(3,878)
22-24
18.5%(2,244)
25+
18.5%(2,240)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(3)
20-21
1.0%(48)
22-24
23.3%(1,083)
25+
75.6%(3,508)

Age Diversity Insights

50%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Massachusetts Lowell attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 83% in-state residents, 14% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
83.3%(1,694)
Out-of-State
14.1%(286)
International
2.6%(53)

Regional Representation

In-State1,694

83% of student body

Out-of-State286

14% of student body

International53

3% of student body

States Represented

28 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

44%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

43%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age