University of Massachusetts - Lowell: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #730 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #240 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #213 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #93 of 1,021 | For Occupational Safety and Health |
| Top50% | For 161 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 12,122
- Graduates
- 4,476
- Male:Female Ratio
- 56:44
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- uml.edu
University of Massachusetts - Lowell Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Massachusetts - Lowell 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% | 84% | 82% |
| Applicants | 13,781 | 7,027 | 6,740 |
| Admissions | 11,444 | 5,913 | 5,525 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,023 | 1,169 | 852 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 45 | 21 | 24 |
1,937 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,089 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
553 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1180
or below
75% of them
had 1370
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Massachusetts - Lowell are 1180-1370 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
47 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Massachusetts - Lowell are 25-32 (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 | 8010 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2431 (15%) |
| Asian | 2114 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 1478 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1020 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1001 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 527 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (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
- $15,098
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $16,246 | $15,714 |
| Tuition in-state | $16,246 | $15,714 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,544 | $28,398 |
| Fee in-district | $720 | $720 |
| Fee in-state | $720 | $720 |
| Fee out-of-state | $720 | $720 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,135 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,160 |
| Room charge | $9,240 |
| Meal charge | $5,920 |
University of Massachusetts - Lowell majors
University of Massachusetts - Lowell has granted 2,720 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs, 1,452 master's across 43 programs, and 194 doctorate degrees across 26 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 556 | 489 | ||
| Computer Science | 190 | 119 | 7 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 172 | 78 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 195 | 47 | 6 | |
| Psychology, General | 208 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 19 | 151 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 95 | 46 | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 106 | 28 | 1 | |
| Public Health, General | 82 | 19 | 3 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 103 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 58 | 29 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 79 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 78 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 70 | |||
| Chemical Engineering | 56 | 9 | 4 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 38 | 24 | 5 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 42 | 20 | 4 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 20 | 44 | ||
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 19 | 33 | 12 | |
| Mathematics, General | 42 | 14 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 54 | |||
| National Security Policy Studies | 53 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 44 | 7 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 45 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 21 | 7 | 12 | |
| Physics, General | 14 | 11 | 15 | |
| Management Science | 36 | |||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 35 | |||
| Information Technology | 34 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 30 | |||
| History, General | 24 | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 26 | |||
| Graphic Design | 26 | |||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 23 | |||
| Nutrition Sciences | 15 | 8 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 4 | 17 | 2 | |
| Accounting | 20 | |||
| Financial Mathematics | 20 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 19 | |||
| Engineering, Other | 18 | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 19 | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | 17 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 16 | |||
| Music Pedagogy | 9 | 7 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 13 | |||
| Sound Arts | 13 | |||
| Sociology, General | 12 | |||
| Economics, General | 10 | |||
| Medical Informatics | 10 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 10 | |||
| Physics, Other | 1 | 9 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 | |||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 9 | |||
| Industrial Engineering | 5 | 2 | 2 | |
| Music Technology | 9 | |||
| Public Administration | 9 | |||
| Social Psychology | 9 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 8 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 8 | |||
| Epidemiology | 8 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | 5 | ||
| Music Management | 7 | |||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 6 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 6 | |||
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 6 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | |||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 2 | 4 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 5 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 5 | |||
| Philosophy | 5 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |||
| Nursing Science | 3 | |||
| Polymer Chemistry | 3 | |||
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 3 | |||
| Marine Sciences | 1 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 26 | 2,720 | 1,452 | 194 |
University of Massachusetts - Lowell has a graduation rate of 65%, which is among the 31% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 65% | 60% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Massachusetts - Lowell is a world-class research university with 23,220 scientific papers published and 557,524 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Medicine, and Materials Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 202 | 1307 |
| 1994 | 197 | 1454 |
| 1995 | 244 | 1697 |
| 1996 | 268 | 1731 |
| 1997 | 282 | 2102 |
| 1998 | 288 | 2442 |
| 1999 | 273 | 2596 |
| 2000 | 261 | 3301 |
| 2001 | 297 | 3693 |
| 2002 | 366 | 4483 |
| 2003 | 369 | 4988 |
| 2004 | 382 | 5469 |
| 2005 | 447 | 6699 |
| 2006 | 456 | 7771 |
| 2007 | 519 | 8545 |
| 2008 | 526 | 9870 |
| 2009 | 518 | 11605 |
| 2010 | 558 | 12707 |
| 2011 | 636 | 14030 |
| 2012 | 703 | 16119 |
| 2013 | 669 | 17386 |
| 2014 | 781 | 19373 |
| 2015 | 849 | 20805 |
| 2016 | 980 | 22740 |
| 2017 | 1023 | 25391 |
| 2018 | 1003 | 28471 |
| 2019 | 1156 | 33481 |
| 2020 | 1272 | 39355 |
| 2021 | 1304 | 45404 |
| 2022 | 1190 | 44081 |
| 2023 | 1290 | 46905 |
| 2024 | 1109 | 46429 |
| 2025 | 784 | 41335 |
University of Massachusetts - Lowell alumni
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John Pinette
- Occupations
- film actorcomediantelevision actor
- Biography
-
John Paul Pinette was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and Broadway performer. He toured the comedy club circuit beginning in the 1980s and appeared in cinema and on television. Besides stand-up, Pinette did various impressions, among them Michael Jackson, The Chipmunks, Elvis Presley, Gollum from The Lord of the Rings, Hervé Villechaize (Tattoo from Fantasy Island), an Ewok, actor Marlon Brando (notably Brando's role in The Godfather), as well as a range of regional accents. He occasionally sang in his stand-up routines, working in songs such as "Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz, "Will You Be There" from Free Willy, and "Don't Cry for Me Argentina".
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Corey Lewandowski
- Occupations
- political adviserlobbyistpolitical pundit
- Biography
-
Corey R. Lewandowski is an American political operative, lobbyist, political commentator and author politically aligned with Donald Trump. He served as the first campaign manager for Trump's 2016 presidential campaign - despite being dismissed during the Republican Primary - and later, a political commentator for One America News Network (OANN) and Fox News.
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Thelma Todd
- Occupations
- actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Thelma Alice Todd was an American actress and businesswoman who carried the nicknames "The Ice Cream Blonde" and "Hot Toddy". Appearing in about 120 feature films and shorts between 1926 and 1935, she is remembered for her comedic roles opposite ZaSu Pitts, and in films such as the Marx Brothers' Monkey Business and Horse Feathers and a number of Charley Chase's short comedies. She co-starred with Buster Keaton and Jimmy Durante in Speak Easily. She also had roles in several Wheeler and Woolsey and Laurel and Hardy films, the last of which (The Bohemian Girl) featured her in a part that was cut short by her sudden death in 1935 at the age of 29.
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Marcelo Claure
- Occupations
- chief executive officertechnology entrepreneurphilanthropist
- Biography
-
Raul Marcelo Claure Bedoya is a Bolivian-American technology entrepreneur, businessman, and investor. He is Partner and Co-chairman at Brightstar Capital Partners, founder and CEO of Claure Group, the Executive Chairman of Bicycle Capital, and Group Vice Chairman for Shein. As of August 2022, his net worth was estimated at US$2 billion by Bloomberg, making him Bolivia’s wealthiest person.
General info
| Alternative names | UML |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1894 |
| Colors | blue, white, red |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,825 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 University Ave Lowell, Massachusetts, 01854 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 116,000 |
| Phone | 9789344000 |