Overview
Student Population
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| Location | Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Online | uml.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, University of Massachusetts Lowell is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 12,970 prospective students applied, and 9,753 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,082 enrolled in the school. 11,947 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,203 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $15,078 plus fees of $620. University of Massachusetts-Lowell is ranked 351 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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University of Massachusetts-Lowell is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Massachusetts Lowell within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#351 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#118 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts
#393 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1140/1320 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.66 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Massachusetts Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $620 |
| Room and Board | $13,380 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,422 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,700 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $620 |
| Room and Board | $13,380 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,422 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,626 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 13% |
| Engineering | 12% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 12% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166513 IPEDS survey data for University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Current students may use the University of Massachusetts Lowell GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.