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University of Massachusetts-Lowell Science & Tech Programs

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public institution located in Lowell, MA. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell Rankings

University of Massachusetts-Lowell has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#11 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#21 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#201 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

Get in touch with University of Massachusetts-Lowell can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 University Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
Phone:	9789344000
Website:	www.uml.edu/
Admissions:	www.uml.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.uml.edu/thesolutioncenter/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

You can apply to University of Massachusetts-Lowell online at: https://www.uml.edu/Admissions-Aid/Apply.aspx

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Here’s what University of Massachusetts-Lowell considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

University of Massachusetts-Lowell maintains an acceptance rate of 83%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

27% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 590 and 680. Math scores were between 590 and 690.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1180 to 1370. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell ranged between 25 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	7,027	5,913	84%
Women	6,740	5,525	82%

Can I Afford University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

The average net price after aid at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $18,627. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$16,246
In-State Fees	$720
Out-of-State Tuition	$35,544
Out-of-State Fees	$720
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$16,966
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$36,264

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 17% of students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell receive some form of financial aid (2,033 students).

Nearly 64% of students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,518 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,041.

Student Loan Debt

53% of University of Massachusetts-Lowell undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,087 per year.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 6,066 students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. University of Massachusetts-Lowell is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 11,632 undergraduate students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, approximately 57% are male and 43% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Massachusetts-Lowell undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,651
Black or African American	1,174
Hispanic	2,023
White	5,653
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Two or More Races	395
Non-Resident	290

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	1,822
New Hampshire	76
Connecticut	22
New York	20
Pennsylvania	10

Additionally, approximately 2.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduate Student Diversity

4,642 of University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, approximately 54% are male and 46% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	408
Black or African American	259
Hispanic	338
White	2,200
Two or More Races	116
Non-Resident	719

Online Learning at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

University of Massachusetts-Lowell delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,535 undergraduate students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell took at least one online class — of those, 2,445 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 402 students took at least one online class and 2,644 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

University of Massachusetts-Lowell offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Massachusetts-Lowell maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.