University of Massachusetts-Lowell
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public 4-year institution in Lowell, MA. It enrolls about 16,770 students and admits roughly 85% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Lowell, MA 01854 |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Enrollment | 16,770 |
| Acceptance rate | 85% |
| Applicants / admitted | 12,628 / 10,764 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $16,570 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $35,396 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 70% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 82% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $17,624 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 590–670 |
| ACT middle 50% | 26–30 |
| Website | www.uml.edu/ |
| Phone | 9789344000 |
Admissions
About 12,628 students applied and 10,764 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,083 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $16,570 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $35,396. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $17,624 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,460 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,220 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $15,576 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $21,633 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,648 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,993 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 70% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is in Lowell, MA, Middlesex County. Its coordinates are 42.6529, -71.3268.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
About 85% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 12,628 applicants.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Lowell cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $16,570 for in-state students and $35,396 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
About 16,770 students are enrolled.