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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | |||
| Location | Lowell, MA | |||
| Setting | Large Suburban | |||
| Enrollment | 16,770 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #428 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | uml.edu | |||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,850 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,676 | |||
| Room & Board | $15,424 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $17,624 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,647 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 12,628 | |||
| Admitted | 10,764 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | |||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | |||
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| % Men | 15% | |||
| % Women | 13% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 64% | |||
| % Black | 6% | |||
| % Hispanic | 10% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | |||
| % International | 4% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 5% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | |||
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| % In-State | 87% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | |||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/