A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Massachusetts-Boston are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 64% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
36%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
12%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
12%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 43% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Massachusetts Boston with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Massachusetts-Boston has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,425
|
| Women |
9,161
|
University of Massachusetts-Boston serves a very low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 78 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
78%
|
| Out of State |
14%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
53% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 31.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 25.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166638 IPEDS survey data for University of Massachusetts Boston.