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 16% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Massachusetts Lowell with a gender ratio of 15% men to 13% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
15%
|
Women |
13%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
2,495
|
Women |
2,147
|
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%
|
35% 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.
Last updated February 24, 2025