University of Massachusetts - Boston: Ranking & Review
| Boston rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 192 | 541 Top 4% |
University of Massachusetts - Boston Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 74% | 76% |
| Applicants | 10,507 | 4,439 | 6,068 |
| Admissions | 7,896 | 3,264 | 4,632 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 1,881 | 894 | 987 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 16,415 | 7,166 | 9,249 |
3,451 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,123 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 1,319 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 70% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 170 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 9% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $60. Application fee for graduates - $60.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Considered but not required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
University of Massachusetts - Boston Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Off-campus | $27,784 | $46,941 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
University of Massachusetts - Boston does not provide on-campus housing.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $13,503 | $32,660 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $325 | $325 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $562 | $1,360 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $17,375 | $33,915 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $355 | $355 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $724 | $1,413 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 465 | 203 | 1 | 669 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 365 | 110 | 17 | 492 | |
| Education | 50 | 322 | 13 | 385 | |
| Social Sciences | 308 | 28 | 2 | 338 | |
| Psychology | 291 | 12 | 14 | 317 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 153 | 76 | 7 | 239 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 210 | 10 | 5 | 225 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 183 | 7 | 190 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 152 | 152 | |||
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 93 | 23 | 116 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 44 | 49 | 7 | 100 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 91 | 91 | |||
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 8 | 5 | 53 | 8 | 74 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 23 | 49 | 72 | ||
| History | 44 | 17 | 61 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 49 | 10 | 59 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 39 | 8 | 5 | 52 | |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 25 | 7 | 32 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 17 | 10 | 2 | 29 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 28 | 28 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 13 | 13 | |||
| Engineering | 8 | 8 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Grand Total | 11 | 2,658 | 994 | 81 | 3,744 |
A total of 2,669 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
At the master's and doctor's level 1,075 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 42% | 53% |
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General info
| Alternative names | UMB |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1964 |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 2,028 |
| Instructional FTE | 849 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.umb.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, Massachusetts, 02125-3393 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Large |
| City population | 618,000 |
| Phone | 6172875000 |
| Fax | +1 (617) 287 5999 |