University of Massachusetts - Boston: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #621 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #217 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #191 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #4 of 24 | In Boston |
| #124 of 1,018 | For Sexology |
| Top50% | For 181 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 12,221
- Graduates
- 3,365
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.umb.edu
University of Massachusetts - Boston Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Massachusetts - Boston has an acceptance rate of 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 76% | 83% |
| Applicants | 19,512 | 7,014 | 12,498 |
| Admissions | 15,757 | 5,343 | 10,414 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,357 | 1,016 | 1,341 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 84 | 39 | 45 |
3,066 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,617 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
688 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Massachusetts - Boston are 1080-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
58 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Massachusetts - Boston are 24-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5516 (35%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2571 (16%) |
| Black or African American | 2426 (16%) |
| Asian | 2093 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1575 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 855 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 530 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,104
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,542 | $18,894 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,542 | $18,894 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,515 | $36,879 |
| Fee in-district | $590 | $605 |
| Fee in-state | $590 | $605 |
| Fee out-of-state | $590 | $605 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,102 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,896 |
| Room charge | $10,896 |
| Meal charge | $6,000 |
University of Massachusetts - Boston majors
University of Massachusetts - Boston has granted 2,754 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 812 master's across 40 programs, and 104 doctorate degrees across 21 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 389 | 70 | 3 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 433 | 7 | |
| Psychology, General | 256 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 222 | 7 | 9 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 157 | 12 | 3 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 135 | ||
| Management Science | 130 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 118 | ||
| Information Technology | 103 | 7 | |
| Computer Science | 69 | 32 | 4 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 94 | ||
| Communication, General | 91 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 74 | 16 | |
| Economics, General | 88 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 68 | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 66 | ||
| Environmental Science | 55 | 2 | 2 |
| Sociology, General | 41 | 2 | 2 |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 44 | ||
| History, General | 27 | 16 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 38 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 37 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 34 | ||
| International Policy Analysis | 22 | 10 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 31 | ||
| Applied Linguistics | 30 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 30 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 26 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 25 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 25 | ||
| Biochemistry | 23 | ||
| Gerontology | 2 | 19 | 2 |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 21 | ||
| Public Administration | 21 | ||
| Social Psychology | 21 | ||
| Social Work | 21 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 20 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 20 | ||
| Accounting | 16 | ||
| Dispute Resolution | 16 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 15 | ||
| Physics, General | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Clinical Psychology | 7 | 7 | |
| Education, Other | 14 | ||
| School Psychology | 14 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 13 | ||
| Philosophy | 13 | ||
| Sports Studies | 13 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 11 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Creative Writing | 10 | ||
| Women's Studies | 10 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 | 5 | |
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 9 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 9 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 9 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 8 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 8 | ||
| International Public Health & International Health | 3 | 5 | |
| Archeology | 7 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 5 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 3 | 2 | |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 5 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 4 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 3 | ||
| Education, General | 3 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 3 | ||
| Marine Sciences | 1 | 2 | |
| Philosophy, Other | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,754 | 812 | 104 |
University of Massachusetts - Boston has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 44% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Massachusetts - Boston is a world-class research university with 24,198 scientific papers published and 520,191 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Environmental Science, Sociology, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 221 | 2042 |
| 1992 | 243 | 2264 |
| 1993 | 208 | 2376 |
| 1994 | 240 | 2241 |
| 1995 | 226 | 2501 |
| 1996 | 250 | 2905 |
| 1997 | 197 | 2905 |
| 1998 | 271 | 3397 |
| 1999 | 251 | 3583 |
| 2000 | 273 | 4044 |
| 2001 | 298 | 4369 |
| 2002 | 354 | 5337 |
| 2003 | 419 | 5580 |
| 2004 | 390 | 6133 |
| 2005 | 411 | 6952 |
| 2006 | 476 | 7711 |
| 2007 | 503 | 8828 |
| 2008 | 510 | 9892 |
| 2009 | 559 | 11538 |
| 2010 | 629 | 12746 |
| 2011 | 673 | 14470 |
| 2012 | 772 | 16522 |
| 2013 | 883 | 18478 |
| 2014 | 973 | 20927 |
| 2015 | 1008 | 22360 |
| 2016 | 1061 | 24258 |
| 2017 | 1074 | 25977 |
| 2018 | 1186 | 29744 |
| 2019 | 1141 | 34235 |
| 2020 | 1167 | 39640 |
| 2021 | 1709 | 44611 |
| 2022 | 1522 | 44876 |
| 2023 | 1016 | 44049 |
University of Massachusetts - Boston alumni
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Joe Rogan
- Occupations
- taekwondo athleteThai boxercolor commentatoractorpodcaster
- Biography
-
Joseph James Rogan is an American UFC color commentator, podcaster, comedian, actor, and former television host. He hosts The Joe Rogan Experience, a podcast in which he discusses current events, comedy, politics, philosophy, science, martial arts, and hobbies with a variety of guests.
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Dana White
- Occupations
- entrepreneur
- Biography
-
Dana Frederick White Jr. is an American businessman who is CEO and president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a global mixed martial arts organization. He is also the owner of Power Slap, a slap fighting promotion. In August 2019, White's net worth was estimated at $500 million.
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Biz Stone
- Occupations
- computer scientistbloggercreative directorbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Christopher Isaac "Biz" Stone is an American entrepreneur who is a co-founder of Twitter, among other technology companies. Stone was the creative director at Xanga from 1999 to 2001. Stone co-founded Jelly, with Ben Finkel. Jelly was launched in 2014 and was a search engine driven by visual imagery and discovery. Stone was Jelly's CEO until its acquisition by Pinterest in 2017. On May 16, 2017, Biz Stone announced he was returning to Twitter Inc.
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Joseph P. Kennedy II
- Enrolled in the University of Massachusetts - Boston
- In 1976 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Joseph Patrick Kennedy II is an American businessman, Democratic politician, and a member of the Kennedy family. He is a son of former United States Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, and he is also a nephew of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and former U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy.
General info
| Alternative names | UMB |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; February-May). Also Summer Session (May-August); Winter Inter-Session (January) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,878 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, Massachusetts, 02125-3393 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 676,000 |
| Phone | 6172875000 |