A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are primarily White with a small Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 36% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
64%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 31% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Massachusetts Lowell with a gender ratio of 57% men to 43% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
57%
|
| Women |
43%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9,743
|
| Women |
7,410
|
University of Massachusetts-Lowell serves a very low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
87%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
31% 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 | 25.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 26% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166513 IPEDS survey data for University of Massachusetts Lowell.