A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UMBC are predominantly White with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 56% 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 |
44%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
20%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 11% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Maryland Baltimore County with a gender ratio of 14% men to 12% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UMBC has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
14%
|
| Women |
12%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,923
|
| Women |
1,735
|
UMBC serves a very low number of students outside of Maryland, with 85 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
85%
|
| Out of State |
6%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
5%
|
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 | 14.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 14.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163268 IPEDS survey data for University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Last updated February 24, 2025