University of Massachusetts - Boston: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #618 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #218 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #192 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #4 of 24 | In Boston |
| #90 of 1,043 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 172 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 12,269
- Graduates
- 3,368
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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 79% 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 | 79% | 74% | 82% |
| Applicants | 16,383 | 5,900 | 10,483 |
| Admissions | 12,926 | 4,338 | 8,588 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,179 | 901 | 1,278 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 67 | 32 | 35 |
2,088 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,062 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
475 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1060
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Massachusetts - Boston are 1060-1280 (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 | 5988 (38%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2561 (16%) |
| Black or African American | 2463 (16%) |
| Asian | 2090 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1250 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 701 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 562 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
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
- $11,767
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,187 | $18,433 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,187 | $18,433 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,649 | $35,980 |
| Fee in-district | $490 | $505 |
| Fee in-state | $490 | $505 |
| Fee out-of-state | $490 | $505 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,077 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,134 |
| Room charge | $12,304 |
| Meal charge | $5,830 |
University of Massachusetts - Boston majors
University of Massachusetts - Boston has granted 2,674 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs, 833 master's across 41 programs, and 98 doctorate degrees across 22 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 | 456 | 9 | |
| Nursing Science | 258 | 40 | 12 |
| Psychology, General | 276 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 190 | 3 | 6 |
| Information Technology | 141 | 12 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 147 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 131 | 8 | 2 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 138 | ||
| Management Science | 131 | ||
| Economics, General | 119 | ||
| Computer Science | 74 | 29 | 4 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 80 | 27 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 102 | ||
| Communication, General | 99 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 76 | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 52 | 12 | 1 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 61 | ||
| Sociology, General | 44 | 5 | 2 |
| Social Work | 47 | ||
| History, General | 24 | 22 | |
| Applied Linguistics | 39 | ||
| Accounting | 37 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 36 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 29 | ||
| Social Psychology | 29 | ||
| Biochemistry | 28 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 28 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 27 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 26 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 24 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 23 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 22 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 22 | ||
| Gerontology | 17 | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| Physics, General | 7 | 10 | 2 |
| Public Administration | 19 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 18 | ||
| School Psychology | 16 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 8 | 7 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13 | ||
| International Policy Analysis | 12 | 1 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 13 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 6 | 6 | |
| Philosophy | 11 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 11 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 9 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | ||
| Music, General | 9 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | ||
| Women's Studies | 9 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 3 | 5 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 8 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 2 | 6 | |
| Dispute Resolution | 8 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 8 | ||
| Applied Economics | 7 | ||
| Creative Writing | 7 | ||
| Education, Other | 7 | ||
| International Public Health & International Health | 6 | 1 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 6 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 6 | ||
| Education, General | 6 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | ||
| Archeology | 5 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 5 | ||
| Marine Sciences | 2 | 3 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 4 | ||
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | ||
| Philosophy, Other | 4 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Sports Studies | 2 | ||
| Computational Science | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,674 | 833 | 98 |
University of Massachusetts - Boston has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 45% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Massachusetts - Boston is a world-class research university with 20,195 scientific papers published and 448,436 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 187 | 1608 |
| 1991 | 185 | 1704 |
| 1992 | 226 | 1883 |
| 1993 | 184 | 1869 |
| 1994 | 212 | 1880 |
| 1995 | 202 | 2074 |
| 1996 | 231 | 2477 |
| 1997 | 175 | 2417 |
| 1998 | 236 | 2869 |
| 1999 | 211 | 3073 |
| 2000 | 224 | 3388 |
| 2001 | 264 | 3732 |
| 2002 | 292 | 4081 |
| 2003 | 359 | 4574 |
| 2004 | 329 | 5278 |
| 2005 | 362 | 5917 |
| 2006 | 406 | 6508 |
| 2007 | 463 | 7702 |
| 2008 | 460 | 8975 |
| 2009 | 483 | 10229 |
| 2010 | 588 | 11338 |
| 2011 | 635 | 12769 |
| 2012 | 680 | 14601 |
| 2013 | 799 | 16695 |
| 2014 | 881 | 18909 |
| 2015 | 964 | 20388 |
| 2016 | 931 | 22027 |
| 2017 | 1010 | 24790 |
| 2018 | 1041 | 26806 |
| 2019 | 1076 | 31850 |
| 2020 | 1076 | 38253 |
| 2021 | 1272 | 48561 |
| 2022 | 965 | 43395 |
University of Massachusetts - Boston alumni
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Joe Rogan
- Occupations
- actorcolor commentatorThai boxertaekwondo athletekickboxer
- Biography
-
Joseph James Rogan is an American UFC color commentator, podcaster, comedian, actor, and former television presenter. He hosts The Joe Rogan Experience, a podcast in which he discusses current events, comedy, politics, philosophy, science, and hobbies with a variety of guests.
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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 served as White House chief of staff for President Donald Trump from July 31, 2017, to January 2, 2019. He had previously served as Secretary of Homeland Security in the Trump administration and was commander of United States Southern Command. He is now a board member at Caliburn International.
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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 also a nephew of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
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Biz Stone
- Occupations
- businesspersoncreative directorbloggercomputer scientist
- 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.
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 | 1,884 |
| 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 |