University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA
84% admitted · $22,548/yr after aid
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $17,362
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Median earnings
- $77,989
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public college in Lowell, MA with 11,434 undergraduates. It admits 83% of applicants, and admitted students average 1285 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,362 per year ($9,180 for families earning under $30,000). 69% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $77,989 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 12,628
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 10,764
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing590–680
200800
SAT Math590–690
200800
ACT Composite25–32
136
What University of Massachusetts-Lowell looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $31,226
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $17,664
- Out-of-state tuition
- $37,460
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,180
- $30–48k$9,988
- $48–75k$10,484
- $75–110k$16,122
- $110k+$27,079
Get a personal estimate with University of Massachusetts-Lowell's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $77,989
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 11,434
- Student–faculty ratio
- 17:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 34%
- White49%
- Hispanic17%
- Black10%
- Asian14%
University of Massachusetts-Lowell FAQ
What is University of Massachusetts-Lowell's acceptance rate?+
University of Massachusetts-Lowell admits 83% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Lowell?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 590–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 590–690 on SAT Math; the average total is 1285.
What ACT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Lowell?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–32.
Is University of Massachusetts-Lowell test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Massachusetts-Lowell?+
In Fall 2023, 12,628 students applied to University of Massachusetts-Lowell and 10,764 were admitted; 2,083 enrolled.
Does University of Massachusetts-Lowell consider legacy status?+
No. University of Massachusetts-Lowell reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Massachusetts-Lowell require an essay?+
University of Massachusetts-Lowell reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Massachusetts-Lowell cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $31,226 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,362.
What is University of Massachusetts-Lowell's graduation rate?+
69% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 166513 · How we use this data
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