University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Massachusetts-Lowell reported a 85.2% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public 4-year institution in Lowell, MA, with an SAT reference of 1280 and an ACT reference of 29. The historical average net price is $17,163 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

85.2%

12,628 applicants

SAT reference

1280

Combined score

ACT reference

29

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$17,163

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)118012801370
ACT (composite, 1–36)262930

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

67.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

84.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

11,434

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$9,943
$30,001 – $48,000$10,199
$48,001 – $75,000$12,141
$75,001 – $110,000$16,460
$110,000+$26,139

Top Majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing556
Engineering517
Computer & Information Sciences341
Health Professions233
Psychology208
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice172
Biological & Biomedical Sciences106
Visual & Performing Arts93
English Language & Literature79
Liberal Arts & General Studies78

Financial Aid at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

About University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Official website: https://www.uml.edu/

Admissions: https://www.uml.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Massachusetts-Lowell

What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

University of Massachusetts-Lowell reported a 85% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 12,628. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

The historical 85% acceptance rate suggests University of Massachusetts-Lowell was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

The imported historical records for University of Massachusetts-Lowell include an SAT reference value of 1280 and an ACT reference value of 29. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

The stored historical average net price at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $17,163 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 91%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $12,647 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Massachusetts-Lowell is 67%. its stored first-year retention rate is 84%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Massachusetts-Lowell test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

University of Massachusetts-Lowell's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 5, 2026, Regular Decision on February 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid March 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Massachusetts-Lowell's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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