University of Massachusetts-Lowell
PublicLowell, MA
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
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
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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-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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