University of Massachusetts-Lowell
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Class Rank
Top tenth (22%)
Top 11%–25% (28%)
Top 26%–50% (32%)
Bottom 26%–50% (16%)
Bottom quarter (2%)
High School GPA
4.0 (32.6%)
3.75–3.99 (15.8%)
3.50–3.74 (15.3%)
3.25–3.49 (16.5%)
3.00–3.24 (14.8%)
2.50–2.99 (5.0%)
2.00–2.49 (0.1%)
Admission Factor Importance
Academic
| Rigor of secondary school record | Very Important |
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Standardized test scores | Important |
| Application Essay | Important |
| Recommendation(s) | Important |
| Class rank | Considered |
Non-academic
| Character/personal qualities | Important |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Talent/ability | Considered |
| First generation | Considered |
| Geographical residence | Considered |
| State residency | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic status | Considered |
| Volunteer work | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Interview | Not Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
Cost & Tuition
In-State Tuition: $16,570
In-State Cost of Attendance: $29,521
Out-of-State Tuition: $35,396
Out-of-State Cost of Attendance: $48,347
Scholarships & Grants
Students with need-based aid: 1,358
Average need-based scholarship/grant: $17,059
Students with non-need merit aid: 390
Average non-need merit scholarship/grant: $8,464
Student Debt
Median total debt: $18,250
Students with federal loans: 53.5%
Students with Pell grants: 27.4%
Career Outcomes
All graduates median earnings:
After 1 year: $59,431
After 5 years: $75,948
Majors(48 programs)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations.(612 graduates)
- Psychology, General.(215 graduates)
- Criminal Justice and Corrections.(209 graduates)
- Mechanical Engineering.(199 graduates)
- Information Science/Studies.(178 graduates)
- Computer Science.(154 graduates)
- Biology, General.(129 graduates)
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.(106 graduates)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.(105 graduates)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.(103 graduates)
- Civil Engineering.(88 graduates)
- Chemical Engineering.(83 graduates)
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.(80 graduates)
- Public Health.(74 graduates)
- English Language and Literature, General.(71 graduates)
- Mathematics.(59 graduates)
- Music.(54 graduates)
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering.(50 graduates)
- Computer Engineering.(49 graduates)
- Political Science and Government.(42 graduates)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.(39 graduates)
- Economics.(37 graduates)
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering.(31 graduates)
- Design and Applied Arts.(26 graduates)
- Fine and Studio Arts.(24 graduates)
- History.(24 graduates)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research.(20 graduates)
- Physics.(20 graduates)
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.(19 graduates)
- Nutrition Sciences.(19 graduates)
- Chemistry.(17 graduates)
- Sociology.(15 graduates)
- Philosophy.(13 graduates)
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.(8 graduates)
- Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.(6 graduates)
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.(6 graduates)
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.(5 graduates)
- Area Studies.(4 graduates)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
- Applied Mathematics.
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology.
- Physical Sciences, Other.
- Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
- Business/Commerce, General.
Institution Details
Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,632 students
Admission Rate: 85.2%
Retention Rate: 81.9%
Graduation Rate: 70.1%
Student Demographics
White (51.7%)
Hispanic (15.8%)
Black (9.4%)
Asian (14.0%)
Two or More (3.3%)
International (2.3%)
Gender Distribution
Men (58.2%)
Women (41.8%)