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
  • 150+
    Programs from the Division of Graduate, Online and Professional Studies
  • 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

  • 14

    Division 1 athletic teams

  • #1

    Sustainable university in Massachusetts

  • 16,700+

    Undergraduate and graduate students

  • 75% of first-year students live on campus
  • 10 residence halls, including suites, apartments and Living-Learning Communities
  • 200+ clubs and organizations 
  • 300+ study abroad programs
  • Incoming first-year class profile: 3.7 GPA, 1290 average 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

  • 48%
    Of undergraduates identify as being from diverse backgrounds
  • 43%
    Of first-year students are first generation
  • 10%
    International students
  • Students from 50 U.S. states and 100 countries
  • About 1,000 students connected to the military
  • National HEED Award (2025) for our vibrant, welcoming campus
  • Recognized as a Minority-Serving Institution (U.S. Department of Education)
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Career Outcomes

  • 95%
    Of recent graduates are employed, in grad school or volunteering, on average
  • 800+
    Companies offer co-op positions to our students
  • 40+
    Start-ups created by our students in the last decade
  • Guaranteed opportunity for at least 1 career-connected experience—for pay, credit or both—for every first-year student
  • 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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Tuition and Financial Assistance

  • $211M

    Financial aid awarded annually

  • 94%

    Average need met

  • $19,995

    Average need-based award package 

Undergraduate Students: Estimated Annual Tuition and Fees (2026-27)

TypeTuition and FeesHousing and Food PlanTotal
In-state$18,252$17,482$35,734
Out-of-state$37,460$17,482$54,942
Regional Program$29,008$17,482$46,490
International$42,077$17,482$59,559

Graduate Students: Estimated Annual Tuition and Fees (2026-27, full-time / 9 credits)

  • In-state: $17,522
  • Out-of-state: $30,100
  • Regional Program: $26,014
  • International: $34,326

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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