About UMass Lowell

UMass Lowell is a Research 1 university committed to preparing students for work in the real world— solving real problems and helping real people— by providing an affordable, high-quality education.

Academics

120+

Undergraduate programs
77

Graduate programs
78

Online programs

17:1 student/faculty ratio
1,000+ faculty members who are researchers and scholars in their fields
$120 million annual research expenditures
Incoming students are assigned professional and faculty advisors
Free tutoring through our Centers for Learning, Advising, and Student Success

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Student Life

16,900+

Undergraduate and graduate students
14

Division 1 athletic teams
#1

Sustainable university in Massachusetts

3,700 students live on campus
10 residence halls, including suites, apartments and Living-Learning Communities
250+ clubs and organizations
300+ study abroad programs
Incoming first-year class profile: 3.69 GPA, 1265 SAT

Our welcoming campus is located in the culturally vibrant city of Lowell where we’re close to Boston and part of the Massachusetts technology corridor. Come visit today!

Diversity

44%

Of undergraduates are students of color
45%

Of first-year students are first generation
9%

International students

Students from 51 U.S. states and territories and 118 countries
1,450 veteran students
96% of buildings are accessible
National HEED Award (2024) for outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion
Recognized as a Minority-Serving Institution (U.S. Department of Education)

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Career Outcomes

96%

Of class of 2023 is employed, in grad school or volunteering
700+

Companies offer co-op positions to our students
40+

Start-ups created by our students in the last decade

At least 1 guaranteed paid career-connected experience for every undergraduate student (starting with 2023 incoming class)
City of Lowell serves as a learning lab for students and faculty through internships and research partnerships
Free professional career support for students and alumni

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Visit our Career and Co-op Center.

Tuition and Financial Assistance

$185M

Financial aid awarded annually
$16,941

Average need-based award package
89%

Average need met

Undergraduate Students: Estimated Annual Tuition and Fees (2024-25)

	Tuition and Fees	Housing and Meal Plan	Total
In-state	$16,966	$16,148	$33,114
Out-of-state	$36,264	$16,148	$52,412
New England Regional	$29,878	$16,148	$46,026

Graduate Students: Estimated Annual Tuition and Fees (2024-25, full time / 9 credits)

In-state: $16,434
Out-of-state: $29,118
New England Regional: $25,150

All prices are estimates and subject to change by vote of the UMass Board of Trustees. The Housing and Meal Plan rates reflect a Residence Hall Rate 1 and the Unlimited Meal Plan. For more information about living on campus, visit the Office of Residence Life.

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