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University of Massachusetts Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts

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Overview

Enrollment

17,153
University of Massachusetts Lowell overview
Location Lowell, Massachusetts
Online uml.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
University of Massachusetts Lowell overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The University of Massachusetts Lowell sits on the banks of the Merrimack River in Lowell, Massachusetts, approximately 30 miles northwest of Boston. The institution evolved from two separate schools?the Lowell Textile Institute and Lowell State College?before joining the University of Massachusetts system in 1991. The campus spans three distinct locations (North, South, and East) connected by university shuttles, featuring a mix of historic mill buildings and modern academic facilities that reflect the city's industrial heritage. UMass Lowell operates as a public research university with particular strengths in engineering, computer science, robotics, and plastics engineering, while also maintaining comprehensive programs in business, education, and health sciences. The majority of first-year students live in one of the university's residence halls, which are primarily located on East and South campus.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

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

Rankings

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Admission Standards

Difficult
University of Massachusetts Lowell overview
SAT 1170/1348
ACT 25/31
GPA 3.67

Applications Accepted

86% 
University of Massachusetts Lowell overview
Applications Due Feb 15, 2025
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Massachusetts Resident Tuition

$15,462
In State Costs for University of Massachusetts Lowell
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$720
Room and Board $13,930
Budget for Other Expenses$1,420
Total One Year Cost$32,732

Out of State Resident Tuition

$33,830
Out of State Costs for University of Massachusetts Lowell
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$720
Room and Board $13,930
Budget for Other Expenses$1,420
Total One Year Cost$51,100

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$55,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Massachusetts Lowell students
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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Last updated February 24, 2024