UMass Lowell is a national research 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
  • 18:1 student/faculty ratio
  • 1,000+ faculty members who are researchers and scholars in their fields
  • $95 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

  • 17,300+
    Undergraduate and graduate students 
  • 14
    Division 1 athletic teams
  • #1
    Sustainable university in Massachusetts
  • 3,750 students live on campus
  • 11 residence halls, including suites, apartments and Living-Learning Communities
  • 250+ clubs & organizations 
  • 300+ study abroad programs
  • Incoming first-year class profile: 3.67 GPA, 1275 SAT 
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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

  • 40%
    Of undergraduates are students of color
  • 45%
    Of first-year students are first generation
  • 15%
    International students
  • Students from 51 U.S. states and territories and 122 countries 
  • 1,450 veteran students
  • 96% of buildings are accessible
  • National HEED Award (2022) for outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Recognized as a Minority-Serving Institution (U.S. Department of the Interior)
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Career Outcomes

  • 98%
    Of class of 2022 is employed, in grad school or volunteering
  • 600+
    Companies where students landed co-ops
  • 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 & alumni
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Tuition & 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 (2022-23)

Tuition & FeesHousing & Meal PlanTotal
In-state$16,182$13,930$30,112
Out-of-state$34,550$13,930$48,480
New England Regional$28,164$13,930$42,094

Graduate Students: Estimated Annual Tuition and Fees (2022-23, full time/9 credits)

  • In-state: $15,676
  • Out-of-state: $27,750
  • New England Regional: $23,782
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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