Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Online | umb.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Boston, Massachusetts, University of Massachusetts Boston is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 16,383 prospective students applied, and 12,926 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,246 enrolled in the school. 11,305 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,332 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $14,187 plus fees of $490. University of Massachusetts-Boston is ranked 365 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Outcomes
Value
University of Massachusetts-Boston is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Massachusetts Boston within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#365 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#116 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts
#383 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1060/1280 |
| ACT | 24/30 |
| GPA | 3.35 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Massachusetts Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $490 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $18,134 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,970 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,581 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $490 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $18,134 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,970 |
| Total One Year Cost | $57,043 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Health Professions | 16% |
| Social Sciences | 14% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166638 IPEDS survey data for University of Massachusetts Boston.
Current students may use the University of Massachusetts Boston GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.