A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Urban College of Boston are primarily Hispanic with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 95% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Urban College of Boston has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
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 |
5%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
67%
|
| Asian |
12%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 1,178% more female students than male students enrolled at Urban College of Boston with a gender ratio of 47% women to 4% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Urban College of Boston has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4%
|
| Women |
47%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
27
|
| Women |
345
|
Urban College of Boston serves a very low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
0% 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 | 92.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 93.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=429128 IPEDS survey data for Urban College of Boston.
Last updated February 24, 2025