by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 12,871 undergraduates in 2020, UMass Boston is a large, public university located in Boston, Massachusetts. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UMass Boston offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UMass Boston can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UMass Boston Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at UMass Boston. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UMass Boston Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", UMass Boston does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UMass Boston Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UMass Boston for Veterans Guide.
UMass Boston offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
UMass Boston has a comparatively large, student body. There were 12,871 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 10,279 (79.9%). Part-time attendance was 2,592 (20.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 10,279 | 2,592 | 12,871 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UMass Boston receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UMass Boston #431 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UMass Boston by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UMass Boston Diversity Guide.
UMass Boston has a total of 303 student athletes, 186 men and 117 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,611,788 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,611,788 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Massachusetts - Boston Athletics