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University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MAPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 83% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Lowell, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 11.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 83%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
11.4K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
83% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading590 - 680
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math590 - 690
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 32
1typical 50% range36
83%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Engineering18% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $151,603
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,144
Earnings 5yr: $119,608
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,707
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,170
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $128,785
Earnings 5yr: $106,835
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,044
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,219
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,763
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,730
Earnings 5yr: $118,511
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,288
Earnings 5yr: $107,027
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,662
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,612
Earnings 5yr: $127,238
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,714
Earnings 5yr: $77,553
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,285
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Polymer/Plastics Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,285
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,784
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,054
Earnings 5yr: $95,858
Debt: $27,000
Polymer/Plastics Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,428
Earnings 5yr: $96,500
Debt: $27,000
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,547
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $97,509
Earnings 5yr: $75,403
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,163
In-State Tuition$16,966
Out-of-State Tuition$36,264
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
30%
Pell Grants
53%
Take Loans
64%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$61,467
+6% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$64,874
Completion Signals
65%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$197/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
58%
Men42%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 58% men and 42% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
32%
Part-Time Share
18%
Avg Family Income
$73,806
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