University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	4,787
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	85%
Students retention rate	82%
On-time graduation rate	69%

Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, UMass Lowell is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that UMass Lowell is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at UMass Lowell is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Massachusetts is 14-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

UMass Lowell boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

84.6%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,698

Cost of attendance at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,624

Cost of attendance at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell received on average $10,449 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,449

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	694	34%	$4,928	$3,419,873
Other Federal Grant	847	42%	$5,017	$4,249,201
State Grant/Scholarships	773	38%	$2,437	$1,883,970
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,530	76%	$6,714	$10,272,117
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,570	78%	$10,449	$16,405,288

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Massachusetts-Lowell students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Massachusetts-Lowell students is 69.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.4%.

69.0%

asian 71.3% 107 students
African American 56.4% 35 students
white 72.9% 787 students
unknown 63.0% 34 students
hispanic 53.6% 81 students
International Students 54.6% 24 students
Mixed Race 61.5% 32 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball America East
Basketball America East
Track and Cross Country America East

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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