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Love where you learn!

Explore UMass Lowell and find out what River Hawks already know: UMass Lowell is one of the top universities in the country.

See if UML is a school you'll love.

UMass Lowell is ranked #1 among the things that matter most to students and families.

Excellence

Our five academic colleges offer over 120 undergraduate majors as well as extensive bachelor's-to-master's options.

Value

#1 Best Value Public in Massachusetts.Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report

Opportunity

#1 Public in Massachusetts for Social Mobility.Wall Street Journal

Sustainability

#1 in Massachusetts – and among the top 15 in the world.The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education

Outcomes

Highest starting and mid-career salaries among all public research universities in Massachusetts.Payscale.com

Student Life

200+ student clubs and organizations, 300+ study abroad programs, 114-acre campus, 14 DI athletic teams, 10 residence halls, 14 eateries across campus.

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You’ll love LINC

The Lowell Innovation Network Corridor (LINC) is a planned $800 million mixed-use development project that will add research, labs and office space, as well as new housing, retail and restaurant options to UML’s East Campus. LINC will bring dozens of new businesses to Lowell, creating hundreds of new internship and employment opportunities for you.

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You’ll love our new eSports Arena

Opened in Fall ‘25, it features 52 state-of-the-art gaming stations, broadcast setups to capture every moment and dedicated Team Room for strategizing with coaches.

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You’ll love our Serenity Center

UML was named New England’s first Health Promoting University thanks to our emphasis on wellness, stress relief, counseling services and an eco-friendly environment.

Application Deadlines

Early Action 1

Nov. 5

Early Action 2

Jan. 15

Regular Decision

Feb. 15

Transfer in for Spring

Jan. 7

Rebecca Mendum
“What’s really special about UMass Lowell is that it’s big enough so there are lots of opportunities, but it’s small enough that you know people personally. I really enjoy the community that’s here.”
— Rebecca Mendum