University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts · Public
At a glance
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Total (middle 50%)
- 1180–1370
- Undergraduates
- 11,434
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data
Test policy
Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.
IPEDS (Fall 2024 admissions, reported 2024-25): Test scores not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional). Policies change; confirm on the school's admissions website.
Policy source: nces.ed.gov
SAT scores
- Total (middle 50%)
- 1180–1370
- Reading and Writing
- 590–680
- Math
- 590–690
- Average total
- 1285
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 25–32
The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data
Admissions
- Phone
- (978) 934-4000
Cost
- Tuition, in-state
- $17,664per year
- Tuition, out-of-state
- $37,460per year
- Average net price
- $17,362What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 69%
- First-year retention
- 84%
- Median earnings 10 years after entry
- $77,989
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data
Degrees and programs
Degree levels: undergraduate certificate, associate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate
Show all 82 programs
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research · bachelor, master
- Area Studies · bachelor
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication · bachelor
- Computer and Information Sciences, General · undergraduate certificate, master
- Computer Programming · undergraduate certificate
- Information Science/Studies · undergraduate certificate, associate, bachelor
- Computer Science · bachelor, master, doctoral
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management · graduate certificate
- Curriculum and Instruction · master
- Educational Administration and Supervision · master, doctoral, graduate certificate
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research · graduate certificate
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods · bachelor
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas · master, doctoral
- Engineering, General · undergraduate certificate, graduate certificate
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
- Chemical Engineering · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
- Civil Engineering · bachelor, master, doctoral
- Computer Engineering · bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering · bachelor
- Mechanical Engineering · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
- Industrial Engineering · bachelor, master, doctoral
- Engineering, Other · post-baccalaureate certificate, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians · undergraduate certificate, associate, bachelor
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians · master
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians · undergraduate certificate, graduate certificate
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians · associate, bachelor
- Engineering-Related Fields · master
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services · bachelor
- English Language and Literature, General · undergraduate certificate, bachelor
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities · bachelor
- Biology, General · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology · master
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other · graduate certificate
- Mathematics · bachelor, master, graduate certificate
- Applied Mathematics · bachelor, master
- Statistics · graduate certificate
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution · bachelor, master, graduate certificate
- Behavioral Sciences · master
- Nutrition Sciences · bachelor, master
- International/Globalization Studies · doctoral
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies · graduate certificate
- Marine Sciences · doctoral
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · bachelor
- Philosophy · bachelor
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology · bachelor
- Chemistry · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences · graduate certificate
- Physics · bachelor, master, doctoral
- Psychology, General · bachelor, master, graduate certificate
- Research and Experimental Psychology · master
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology · doctoral
- Criminal Justice and Corrections · undergraduate certificate, bachelor, master, graduate certificate
- Security Science and Technology · doctoral
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other · graduate certificate
- Public Administration · master, graduate certificate
- Social Sciences, General · master
- Economics · bachelor
- International Relations and National Security Studies · master
- Political Science and Government · bachelor
- Sociology · bachelor
- Design and Applied Arts · undergraduate certificate, bachelor
- Fine and Studio Arts · bachelor
- Music · bachelor, master
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management · bachelor
- Health and Medical Administrative Services · master, graduate certificate
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions · bachelor, master, graduate certificate
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
- Public Health · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions · doctoral, first professional
- Medical Illustration and Informatics · master
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · bachelor, master, doctoral, first professional
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other · graduate certificate
- Business/Commerce, General · associate, graduate certificate
- Business Administration, Management and Operations · bachelor, master, doctoral, graduate certificate
- Accounting and Related Services · undergraduate certificate, master
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations · master
- Finance and Financial Management Services · master, graduate certificate
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods · master, graduate certificate
- Marketing · undergraduate certificate
- History · bachelor, master
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study
Sources
Numbers on this page come from these sources, as of the year shown. Schools change policies and deadlines - check the school's own website before you apply.
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data Data released 2026-11-02; admissions, SAT/ACT, enrollment and test policy: Fall 2024 (IPEDS 2024-25); tuition: 2025-26; net price: 2024-25; graduation rate: 150% completion for the Fall 2019 cohort; retention: Fall 2023 cohort; median earnings 10 years after entry: measured 2022-2023 (2024 dollars)
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study Released 2026-10-15; programs (CIP 2020, 4-digit) by credential level as reported to IPEDS completions for award years 2022-23 and 2023-24
- NCES IPEDS Institutional Characteristics - Directory information (HD2024) - phone and admissions URL — as of 2024-25 collection
- NCES College Navigator profile — as of IPEDS
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