University of Massachusetts - Boston: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #651 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #226 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #200 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #4 of 24 | In Boston |
| #150 of 1,000 | For Sexology |
| Top50% | For 93 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Undergraduates
- 12,871
- Graduates
- 3,388
- 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
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 77% | 81% |
| Applicants | 14,029 | 5,225 | 8,804 |
| Admissions | 11,178 | 4,021 | 7,157 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,165 | 880 | 1,285 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 64 | 25 | 39 |
176 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
16,078 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
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 by race or ethnicity
| White | 6139 (38%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2518 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 2513 (15%) |
| Asian | 2053 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1706 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 771 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 537 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $11,905
- Students receiving aid
- 89%
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 price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,077 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,437 |
| Room charge | $11,720 |
| Meal charge | $5,717 |
University of Massachusetts - Boston Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 459 | 4 | |
| Psychology, General | 241 | ||
| Nursing Science | 178 | 46 | 3 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 180 | 2 | 3 |
| Information Technology | 146 | 11 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 156 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 145 | 8 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 128 | ||
| Economics, General | 128 | ||
| Management Science | 107 | ||
| Communication, General | 103 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 96 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 63 | 20 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 69 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 68 | ||
| Sociology, General | 49 | 12 | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 46 | 15 | 4 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 56 | ||
| Applied Linguistics | 47 | ||
| Computer Science | 34 | 7 | |
| History, General | 27 | 11 | |
| Gerontology | 31 | 7 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 32 | ||
| Social Work | 31 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 31 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 30 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 29 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 27 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 26 | ||
| Accounting | 26 | ||
| Biochemistry | 24 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 23 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 21 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 19 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 19 | ||
| Physics, General | 12 | 6 | |
| Philosophy | 18 | ||
| Dispute Resolution | 18 | ||
| International Policy Analysis | 13 | 5 | |
| Public Administration | 18 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 7 | 10 | |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 15 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 15 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 13 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 | 8 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 12 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 8 | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 11 | ||
| Education, Other | 11 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 11 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 9 | ||
| International Public Health & International Health | 4 | 5 | |
| Marine Sciences | 8 | 1 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 8 | ||
| Women's Studies | 8 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 8 | ||
| Linguistics | 8 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Archeology | 7 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 7 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 5 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 5 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 | ||
| Applied Economics | 4 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 4 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 4 | ||
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 3 | ||
| Philosophy, Other | 2 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,489 | 853 | 88 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 43% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 94 | 1225 |
| 1992 | 136 | 1629 |
| 1993 | 91 | 1722 |
| 1994 | 134 | 1797 |
| 1995 | 112 | 1950 |
| 1996 | 168 | 2297 |
| 1997 | 143 | 2386 |
| 1998 | 172 | 2818 |
| 1999 | 154 | 3345 |
| 2000 | 180 | 3686 |
| 2001 | 182 | 4323 |
| 2002 | 208 | 4739 |
| 2003 | 265 | 5861 |
| 2004 | 272 | 6743 |
| 2005 | 313 | 7689 |
| 2006 | 317 | 8708 |
| 2007 | 349 | 10807 |
| 2008 | 399 | 12467 |
| 2009 | 400 | 14174 |
| 2010 | 499 | 16100 |
| 2011 | 537 | 18123 |
| 2012 | 604 | 20530 |
| 2013 | 716 | 24371 |
| 2014 | 833 | 27440 |
| 2015 | 913 | 29638 |
| 2016 | 907 | 33293 |
| 2017 | 917 | 35537 |
| 2018 | 928 | 36998 |
| 2019 | 976 | 44582 |
| 2020 | 1018 | 55016 |
| 2021 | 926 | 60825 |
University of Massachusetts - Boston alumni
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Joe Rogan
- Occupations
- actorjudokatelevision actorpodcastertaekwondo athlete
- Biography
-
Joseph James Rogan is an American podcaster, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) color commentator, 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
- military officerpolitician
- Biography
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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
- politicianbusinessperson
- Biography
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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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William J. Bratton
- Occupations
- police officeractor
- Biography
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William Joseph Bratton CBE is an American law enforcement officer and businessman who served two terms as the New York City Police Commissioner (1994–1996 and 2014–2016). He previously served as the Commissioner of the Boston Police Department (BPD) (1993–1994) and Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) (2002–2009). He is the only person to have led the police departments of the United States' two largest cities – New York and Los Angeles.
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 | 1,812 |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, Massachusetts, 02125-3393 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 693,000 |
| Phone | 6172875000 |
| Fax | +1 (617) 287 5999 |