Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Online | uml.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Massachusetts Lowell sits on the banks of the Merrimack River in Lowell, Massachusetts, approximately 30 miles northwest of Boston. The institution evolved from two separate schools?the Lowell Textile Institute and Lowell State College?before joining the University of Massachusetts system in 1991. The campus spans three distinct locations (North, South, and East) connected by university shuttles, featuring a mix of historic mill buildings and modern academic facilities that reflect the city's industrial heritage. UMass Lowell operates as a public research university with particular strengths in engineering, computer science, robotics, and plastics engineering, while also maintaining comprehensive programs in business, education, and health sciences. The majority of first-year students live in one of the university's residence halls, which are primarily located on East and South campus.
Ratings
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University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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 Lowell within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#428 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#125 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Massachusetts
#410 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1180/1350 |
| ACT | 26/30 |
| GPA | 3.67 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Massachusetts Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $720 |
| Room and Board | $15,424 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,370 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,564 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $720 |
| Room and Board | $15,424 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,370 |
| Total One Year Cost | $53,390 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 13% |
| Engineering | 12% |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 12% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025