University of Massachusetts Lowell

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Lowell, MA
3.5 2 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

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Overview

Total enrollment

16,598

Location Lowell, Massachusetts
Website uml.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#371

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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.

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Ratings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Massachusetts Lowell within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#371
Best Public Colleges in the U.S.

#100
Best Colleges in Massachusetts

#27
Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts

#3
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#274
Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts

#21

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1180/1370
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/32
GPA 3.67

Acceptance Rate

83%

Applications Due Feb 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 18.1%
Application Fee $70

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Massachusetts Resident Tuition

$16,966

Out of State Resident Tuition

$36,264

Breakdown

Tuition $16,966
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $720
Room and Board $16,148
Budget for Other Expenses $1,366
Total One Year Cost $36,400

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Student 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 majors at University of Massachusetts Lowell are Business, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Engineering. 18% of students major in Business, 13% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and 12% in Engineering.