# University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-boston

University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public college in Boston, MA with 11,512 undergraduates. It admits 84% of applicants, and admitted students average 1194 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,548 per year ($22,057 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $70,597 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 84% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 20,918 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 17,353 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 540–650 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 530–640 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 22–29 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $36,898 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $22,548 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $22,057 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $20,837 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $27,711 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $30,258 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $36,294 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 11,512 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 51% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $70,597 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,089 (FY2024) |

## What University of Massachusetts-Boston considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is University of Massachusetts-Boston's acceptance rate?**

University of Massachusetts-Boston admits 84% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Boston?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1194.

**What ACT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Boston?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–29.

**Is University of Massachusetts-Boston test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of Massachusetts-Boston?**

In Fall 2023, 20,918 students applied to University of Massachusetts-Boston and 17,353 were admitted; 2,463 enrolled.

**Does University of Massachusetts-Boston consider legacy status?**

Yes. University of Massachusetts-Boston reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of Massachusetts-Boston require an essay?**

University of Massachusetts-Boston reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of Massachusetts-Boston cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $36,898 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,548.

**What is University of Massachusetts-Boston's graduation rate?**

51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 166638. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology