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University of Massachusetts-Boston

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Boston, MA

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University of Massachusetts-Boston, in Boston, MA, is a public large school, enrolling around 11,512 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 84% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $100,902/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate84%
SAT range1070–1290
ACT range22–29
Undergrads11,512
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$30,544
4-year grad rate50%
Median earnings, 10yr out$65,865

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans51%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out60%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$53,509/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$85,296/yr
Biology, General$65,815/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$72,746/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$60,411/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$83,405/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$56,460/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$100,902/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$53,347/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$95,648/yr
History
History$57,992/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$62,222/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$61,382/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$64,665/yr
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy$54,868/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$52,200/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Community Organization and Advocacy$60,440/yr
Social Work$51,034/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$70,552/yr
Political Science and Government$63,131/yr
Sociology$58,394/yr
Anthropology$43,053/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$49,722/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,102
Typical room charge$10,896
Typical board charge$6,000

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Massachusetts-Boston's acceptance rate?

University of Massachusetts-Boston in Boston, MA admits approximately 84% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Massachusetts-Boston?

Admitted students at University of Massachusetts-Boston typically score between 1070–1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Massachusetts-Boston?

Admitted students at University of Massachusetts-Boston typically score between 22–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Massachusetts-Boston cost?

University of Massachusetts-Boston's total cost of attendance is reported at $30,544 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for University of Massachusetts-Boston?

University of Massachusetts-Boston's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does University of Massachusetts-Boston require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Massachusetts-Boston doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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