UMass Boston Demographics: How Diverse Is It?

This School has Superb Diversity in General

We combine elements of racial, geographic, gender and age diversity to create a total diversity grade for every school.

University of Massachusetts - Boston is thought to be very diverse across all factors, and is ranked #280 nationwide.

Very High Racial Diversity

Many young people value the ability to meet and learn from different racial and ethnic groups, which is more likely to happen at a diverse school such as this one.

University of Massachusetts - Boston is ranked #143 in ethnic diversity nationwide which is far above average.

UMass Boston boasts excellent racial diversity.

The racial diversity of the faculty is above average.

UMass Boston Gender Ratio is Balanced

If you desire a campus with a relatively equal balance of males and females, this may be the school for you.

At University of Massachusetts - Boston, the disparity between men and women on campus is far lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at UMass Boston is equally balanced.

This university is ranked at #670 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 5,830 males and 6,884 females.

The male to female ratio at UMass Boston is excellent.

The ratio of male to female faculty at UMass Boston is excellent.

Normal Location Diversity

Are you seeking a college that recruits students from all across the U.S., or would you prefer a local college that mostly pulls students from within your home state?

In order to come up with the geographic diversity for each school, we factored in where every student lived before they were admitted.

Over 90% of the students attending University of Massachusetts - Boston come from within Massachusetts. This places UMass Boston at the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #1,209.

What is the Age of Everyone at This School?

Would you prefer a school where the student body represents a mix of different ages and generations, or would you prefer a school where most students are the same age as you?

The traditional student is between the ages of 18-21. At University of Massachusetts - Boston, 39.4% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank UMass Boston #1,217 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we talk about diversity in college?

  Broadly speaking, diversity is the word we use to describe a mixture of people and ideas, and the traditions, belief systems and cultures that come with them. When most students seek diversity on a college campus, what they are actually seeking are opportunities to express themselves and find community with others who believe the same way, as well as opportunities to learn from those from different cultures and backgrounds.

• How is UMass Boston doing at attracting students from all economic backgrounds?

  Even a school with high ethnic, racial and geographic diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the income levels of their students. To get a better idea of how UMass Boston is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.

• Is Diversity Important to UMass Boston?

  The college years provide a unique opportunity for students to have direct exposure to other backgrounds and cultures. Students should look for a college administration that is not only promoting diversity institutionally, but also fostering an atmosphere where students can exchange differing perspectives and ideas in meaningful and positive ways.