Top Ten Reasons to Choose UMass Lowell

Why UMass Lowell?

1. A UMass Lowell education is a great value  – a top quality education at an affordable price.

2. UMass Lowell has a small college feel.  Located on 100 beautiful acres along the Merrimack River, UML has five colleges, over 88 majors, 72 minors, and 45 “fast-track” bachelor’s-master’s degree programs. Chances are we have the accredited degree program you are looking for while maintaining a 14:1 student to faculty ratio. 

3. Professors teach undergraduate classes.

4. At UMass Lowell you will LEARN.  LEARN, our first-year experience program, links academics, social and personal development experiences.  It helps you develop the skills and insight you need to succeed.

5. UMass Lowell celebrates its diversity through campus-wide ethnic festivals, culture-specific organizations and academics that prepare students to succeed in the world marketplace.

6. As UMass continues its leading work in research areas like, nanotechnology, biomanufacturing and medical device development, the prestige of your degree will continue to increase.

7. Our alums succeed. Check out the latest stories of alumni successes.  

8. Our varsity teams are great in the classroom, on the field, court and ice, and sometimes they even bring home championships. If you want to join an intramural team or just get a good work out at the gym, the Campus Recreation Center has a lot to offer. 

9. There are over 100 student clubs and organizations for every interest.  From a crochet club to a history club we probably have what you’re looking for outside the classroom. 

10. Whether you are looking for an internship or a night on the town, we are perfectly located.  The city of Lowell, located in a burgeoning technology belt, is less than an hour’s drive from Boston, beaches and ski country.  To see what UMass Lowell students do to keep busy, check out the Student's Guide to Lowell.