The University of Massachusetts Amherst admitted its most diverse class ever from its largest application pool to date, according to a Wednesday announcement.

“It’s clear UMass Amherst continues to be a magnet for the talent that will fuel the innovation economy across Massachusetts and beyond, especially during this critical time in higher education,” Fouad Abd-El-Khalick, provost and senior vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, said in a statement. “This group of highly capable students will have a rich educational experience as they meet peers from across the commonwealth, country and the world from all walks of life.”

The announcement comes after record numbers of diversity last year .

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