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University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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B+

Rating

Public

Type

22,084

Students

$33,004

Tuition

73%

Acceptance

#375

Ranking

Large Suburb

Campus Setting

Lowell, MA

1 University Ave, Lowell, MA 01854-5104

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a large public university located in Lowell, MA ranked 31st in Massachusetts. It has a total of 16,769 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 73.35% of applicants. University of Massachusetts-Lowell offers 188 different majors and is best known for its Information Science, Criminal Justice, and Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution programs (nationally ranked 18th, 19th, and 27th respectively). With an annual tuition of $15,078 for students from Massachusetts and $33,004 for those from out-of-state, University of Massachusetts-Lowell is somewhat moderately pricey. 57.3% of students graduate moving on to the next phase of their lives, working. Open graduating, alumni go on to make about $53,300 per year, which is 28% above the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$33,574
Above Average

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

$33,574

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$49,258

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$40,172

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

73%Acceptance
Less Selective

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

73%

National

69%
Sat

1150 - 1320

79% of students submit

Admissions Yield

26%

ACT

24 - 29

9% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$60

Students

16,769Undergrads
Large Student Population

Full-Time

98%

Part-Time

2%
Male

61%

In-state

83%

Female

39%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

21%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
21% Business Administration and Management, General7% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration6% Mechanical Engineering66% Others

21% Business Administration and Management, General

7% Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

6% Mechanical Engineering

66% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

21%

893 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

7%

281 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering

6%

237 Graduates

Information Science/Studies

5%

194 Graduates

Psychology, General

4%

188 Graduates

Computer Science

4%

188 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

4%

157 Graduates

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

3%

137 Graduates

Public Health, General

3%

128 Graduates

Academics

A-
Professors
StudentsProfessors17:117:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

17

Number of Library Books

232,300

Academic Spend per Student

$12,198

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

86%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$41,600/Year

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

$41,600

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$41,600

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$53,300

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

57%