University of Massachusetts-Boston
PublicBoston, MA
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
Cost & outcomes
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
"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
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
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
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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