A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At UMass Amherst, 65.1% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 20-21 | 10,645 | 33.6% |
| 18-19 | 10,020 | 31.6% |
| 22-24 | 4,057 | 12.8% |
| 25-29 | 2,748 | 8.7% |
| 35 and over | 2,460 | 7.8% |
| 30-34 | 1,490 | 4.7% |
| Under 18 | 303 | 1.0% |
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