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 on Columbia Point in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood, the University of Massachusetts Boston is a public research institution situated on a waterfront peninsula overlooking Boston Harbor. The campus, constructed in the 1970s in a brutalist architectural style, features modern academic buildings connected by elevated walkways and offers views of both the harbor and the Boston skyline. As the only public research university in Boston, UMass Boston serves a diverse urban student population with a mix of commuter and residential students, offering on-campus housing in recently constructed residence halls. The university maintains strong academic programs in nursing, business, education, and environmental sciences, with particular emphasis on urban sustainability and marine studies through its School for the Environment. Its harbor location facilitates marine research at the adjacent Massachusetts Water Resources Authority and enables unique environmental science programs focused on coastal ecosystems.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
University of Massachusetts-Boston is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Massachusetts Boston within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#425 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#124 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts
#411 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1290 |
| ACT | 24/30 |
| GPA | 3.35 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Massachusetts Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $590 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $17,512 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,066 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,074 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $590 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $17,512 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,066 |
| Total One Year Cost | $58,752 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025