University of Massachusetts - Boston: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #619 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #214 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #189 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #4 of 24 | In Boston |
| #124 of 1,020 | For Special Education |
| Top50% | For 180 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 12,373
- Graduates
- 3,437
- 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 83% 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 | 83% | 80% | 84% |
| Applicants | 20,918 | 7,728 | 13,190 |
| Admissions | 17,353 | 6,208 | 11,145 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,406 | 1,068 | 1,338 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 57 | 35 | 22 |
3,317 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,606 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
695 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Massachusetts - Boston are 1080-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
54 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Massachusetts - Boston are 24-30 (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 | 5230 (33%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2636 (17%) |
| Black or African American | 2436 (15%) |
| Asian | 2158 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1732 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1032 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 564 (4%) |
| 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
- $12,611
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,906 | $19,366 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,906 | $19,366 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $36,584 | $37,800 |
| Fee in-district | $590 | $606 |
| Fee in-state | $590 | $606 |
| Fee out-of-state | $590 | $606 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,102 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,512 |
| Room charge | $11,332 |
| Meal charge | $6,180 |
University of Massachusetts - Boston majors
University of Massachusetts - Boston has granted 2,389 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 858 master's across 41 programs, and 98 doctorate degrees across 20 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 414 | 71 | 6 |
| Nursing Science | 332 | 45 | 10 |
| Psychology, General | 228 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 205 | 5 | 5 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 147 | 8 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 133 | ||
| Computer Science | 75 | 39 | 6 |
| Information Technology | 88 | 22 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 69 | 21 | |
| Management Science | 89 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 89 | ||
| Economics, General | 82 | ||
| Communication, General | 64 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 64 | ||
| Sociology, General | 45 | 8 | 1 |
| Environmental Science | 39 | 8 | 4 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 51 | ||
| History, General | 31 | 18 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 45 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 40 | 2 | |
| Applied Linguistics | 40 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 40 | ||
| International Policy Analysis | 25 | 5 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 27 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 27 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 27 | ||
| Accounting | 25 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 24 | ||
| Gerontology | 1 | 17 | 5 |
| Social Work | 23 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 21 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 19 | ||
| Dispute Resolution | 18 | ||
| Social Psychology | 17 | ||
| Biochemistry | 16 | ||
| Public Administration | 16 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 14 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 14 | ||
| Sports Studies | 14 | ||
| School Psychology | 13 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 12 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 12 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 11 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 11 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 11 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 5 | 5 | |
| Environmental Studies | 10 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 4 | 6 | |
| Archeology | 9 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 9 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Philosophy | 9 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | ||
| Education, Other | 8 | ||
| International Public Health & International Health | 4 | 4 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 8 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 7 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | 1 | |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 6 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 6 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | ||
| Women's Studies | 5 | ||
| Computational Science | 4 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Marine Sciences | 3 | 1 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 3 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 3 | ||
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 3 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 3 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 2 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Philosophy, Other | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,389 | 858 | 98 |
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% | 43% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Massachusetts - Boston is a world-class research university with 27,199 scientific papers published and 750,514 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 265 | 2973 |
| 1993 | 217 | 3022 |
| 1994 | 261 | 3178 |
| 1995 | 250 | 3493 |
| 1996 | 247 | 4023 |
| 1997 | 217 | 4070 |
| 1998 | 285 | 4512 |
| 1999 | 279 | 4906 |
| 2000 | 298 | 5543 |
| 2001 | 306 | 5926 |
| 2002 | 379 | 7131 |
| 2003 | 440 | 7626 |
| 2004 | 426 | 8073 |
| 2005 | 438 | 9272 |
| 2006 | 478 | 10491 |
| 2007 | 503 | 11788 |
| 2008 | 524 | 13387 |
| 2009 | 582 | 14910 |
| 2010 | 667 | 16561 |
| 2011 | 802 | 18712 |
| 2012 | 888 | 21063 |
| 2013 | 935 | 23327 |
| 2014 | 1038 | 26375 |
| 2015 | 1067 | 28005 |
| 2016 | 1156 | 30911 |
| 2017 | 1186 | 34656 |
| 2018 | 1278 | 38815 |
| 2019 | 1241 | 46492 |
| 2020 | 1335 | 55919 |
| 2021 | 1801 | 61601 |
| 2022 | 1638 | 58930 |
| 2023 | 1160 | 60857 |
| 2024 | 970 | 58440 |
University of Massachusetts - Boston alumni
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Joe Rogan
- Occupations
- television producerjudokastand-up comedianpodcasteractor
- Biography
-
Joseph James Rogan is an American podcaster, UFC color commentator, comedian, actor, and former television host. He hosts The Joe Rogan Experience, a podcast in which he discusses current events, comedy, politics, aliens, religion, philosophy, science, martial arts, and hobbies with celebrity guests. His podcast is one of the most influential and most watched podcasts in the world.
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Dana White
- Occupations
- entrepreneur
- Biography
-
Dana Frederick White Jr. is an American businessman who is the 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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Joseph P. Kennedy II
- Enrolled in the University of Massachusetts - Boston
- In 1976 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- 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 a nephew of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy and former U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy.
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John F. Kelly
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary officer
- Biography
-
John Francis Kelly is an American former political advisor and retired U.S. Marine Corps general who was White House chief of staff for President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2019. He had previously been the secretary of homeland security in the Trump administration and was commander of United States Southern Command. Kelly is a board member at Caliburn International, a professional services provider.
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 | 2,070 |
| 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 |