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University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, Massachusetts

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Overview

Enrollment

15,637
University of Massachusetts Boston overview
Location Boston, Massachusetts
Online umb.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City
University of Massachusetts Boston overview
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

7/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

6/10

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.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
University of Massachusetts Boston overview
SAT 1060/1280
ACT 24/30
GPA 3.35

Applications Accepted

78.9% 
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Applications Due Feb 15, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $60

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Annual Cost to Attend

Massachusetts Resident Tuition

$14,187
In State Costs for University of Massachusetts Boston
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

$34,649
Out of State Costs for University of Massachusetts Boston
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

40% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Massachusetts Boston students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 20%
Health Professions 16%
Social Sciences 14%
Psychology 11%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 7%

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