University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA • 4-year Public • Acceptance Rate 84%
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public university in Boston, Massachusetts. University of Massachusetts - Boston enrolls 17,933 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 17,933 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 84% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $15,495 |
| Out-of-State | $37,171 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to University of Massachusetts - Boston, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 590 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 | 29 |
| ACT English | 22 | 27 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 | 26 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| Books | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $34,007 | $55,683 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 361 | 170 | 0 |
| Nursing Science | 315 | 42 | 8 |
| Psychology, General | 266 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 196 | 7 | 11 |
| Computer Science | 109 | 97 | 3 |
| Information Science/Studies | 142 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 137 | ||
| Information Technology | 80 | 48 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | 102 | 10 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 100 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 80 | 11 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 71 | 2 | |
| Economics, General | 73 | ||
| Communication, General | 70 | ||
| Environmental Science | 41 | 11 | 7 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 35 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 56 | ||
| Management Science | 47 | 7 | |
| Sociology, General | 42 | 7 | 4 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 51 | ||
| History, General | 38 | 12 | |
| Applied Linguistics | 39 | 5 | |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 43 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 22 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 29 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 28 | ||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 27 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 26 | ||
| Gerontology | 4 | 14 | 4 |
| School Psychology | 14 | ||
| Sports Studies | 24 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 22 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 22 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 5 | 16 | |
| Social Work | 20 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 20 | ||
| Biochemistry | 19 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| Education, General | 16 | ||
| International Policy Analysis | 12 | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 6 | 7 | 3 |
| Women’s Studies | 15 | ||
| Music, General | 13 | ||
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 6 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 13 | ||
| Dispute Resolution | 11 | ||
| Philosophy | 12 | ||
| International Public Health/International Health | 6 | 5 | |
| Creative Writing | 12 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 11 | ||
| Social Psychology | 11 | ||
| Public Administration | 11 | ||
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 11 | ||
| Archeology | 11 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 9 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | ||
| Asian-American Studies | 8 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 4 | 3 | |
| International/Globalization Studies | 7 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | ||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 2 | 4 | |
| Education, Other | 6 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 5 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 4 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 4 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 4 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 4 | ||
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 4 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 1 | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| African-American/Black Studies | 3 | ||
| Philosophy, Other | 2 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2 | ||
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 2 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Public/Applied History | 1 | ||
| Marine Sciences | 1 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release