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UMBC Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 71%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. 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.

Racial demographics of University of Maryland Baltimore County students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 18% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Maryland Baltimore County with a gender ratio of 54% men to 46% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UMBC has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Maryland Baltimore County students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
54%
Women
46%
Enrollment by gender for University of Maryland Baltimore County students
Gender Number of Students
Men
7,524
Women
6,382

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 9%

UMBC draws 90 percent of students from Maryland, 4 percent from other states, and 5 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Maryland, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Maryland Baltimore County students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
90%
Out of State
4%
Foreign
5%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$83,010 per year

29% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

13,906
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 14.7%
Part-time undergraduates 14.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163268.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026