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University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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Lowell, MA

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University of Massachusetts-Lowell, in Lowell, MA, is a public large school, enrolling around 11,434 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 83% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields), where graduates report median earnings of $120,219/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate83%
SAT range1180–1370
ACT range25–32
Undergrads11,434
Yield (admits who enroll)18%
Next deadlineNov 5, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$30,786
4-year grad rate67%
Median earnings, 10yr out$64,874

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 loans53%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out64%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$76,149/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$75,859/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$111,612/yr
Information Science/Studies$89,715/yr
Engineering
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$101,054/yr
Polymer/Plastics Engineering$100,428/yr
Computer Engineering$97,547/yr
Chemical Engineering$94,972/yr
Mechanical Engineering$94,841/yr
Civil Engineering$83,233/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$120,219/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$54,039/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$93,650/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$86,040/yr
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$72,958/yr
Public Health$65,429/yr
History
History$55,973/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$66,258/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$51,492/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$72,826/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Nutrition Sciences$69,604/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$59,783/yr
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy$68,629/yr
Physical Sciences
Physics$91,438/yr
Chemistry$74,568/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$57,489/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$76,822/yr
Political Science and Government$63,584/yr
Sociology$55,361/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Music$53,384/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$52,637/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 capacity4,570
Typical room charge$8,710
Typical board charge$5,520

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-Lowell's acceptance rate?

University of Massachusetts-Lowell in Lowell, MA admits approximately 83% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

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

Admitted students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell typically score between 1180–1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

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

Admitted students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell typically score between 25–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Massachusetts-Lowell cost?

University of Massachusetts-Lowell's total cost of attendance is reported at $30,786 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

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

University of Massachusetts-Lowell's earliest deadline is Nov 5, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

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

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

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