University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admission Requirements

How hard is it to get into University of Massachusetts-Lowell and can I get accepted? The school has a 69% acceptance rate ranking it #35 in Massachusetts for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 7,696 out of 11,181 applicants were admitted making University of Massachusetts-Lowell a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements.  Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 26 percent. University of Massachusetts Lowell typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.

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SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Massachusetts Lowell?

University of Massachusetts Lowell typically requires applicants to be in the top 24 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1200 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1110. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1290 out of 1600. The school ranks #18 in Massachusetts for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 83 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

Admission data indicates that University of Massachusetts-Lowell regularly accepts students with ACT's of 24 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 27 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 22 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 26 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 29 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #19 in Massachusetts for highest average ACT composite score. 14 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Massachusetts Lowell.

You will need above average high school grades to get into University of Massachusetts Lowell. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Massachusetts Lowell was 3.29 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #32 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 69% of students who apply.

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81% of University of Massachusetts Lowell freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

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