University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA • 4-year Public • Acceptance Rate 83%
University of Massachusetts - Lowell is a public university in Lowell, Massachusetts. University of Massachusetts - Lowell enrolls 20,418 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 20,418 |
| Campus Setting | suburb |
| Admission rate | 83% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $16,570 |
| Out-of-State | $35,396 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to University of Massachusetts - Lowell, 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 | 590 | 640 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 640 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 | 32 |
| ACT English | 23 | 27 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 27 | 30 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending University of Massachusetts - Lowell.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Room and Board | $15,424 | $15,424 |
| Books | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $33,194 | $52,020 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 556 | 489 | |
| Computer Science | 197 | 119 | 7 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 178 | 78 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 195 | 47 | 6 |
| Psychology, General | 212 | 0 | |
| Information Science/Studies | 151 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 95 | 46 | 4 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 106 | 28 | 1 |
| Public Health, General | 82 | 19 | 3 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 103 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 58 | 29 | 1 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 81 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 78 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 56 | 9 | 4 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 70 | ||
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | 19 | 33 | 12 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 38 | 24 | 5 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 42 | 20 | 4 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 20 | 44 | |
| Mathematics, General | 43 | 14 | |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 54 | ||
| National Security Policy Studies | 53 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 44 | 7 | |
| Management Science | 36 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 45 | ||
| Graphic Design | 26 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 21 | 7 | 12 |
| Physics, General | 15 | 11 | 15 |
| Engineering, Other | 18 | 1 | |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 16 | ||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 35 | ||
| Information Technology | 34 | ||
| Accounting | 20 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 30 | ||
| History, General | 25 | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 26 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 4 | 17 | 2 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 23 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 15 | 8 | |
| Financial Mathematics | 20 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | ||
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 19 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 19 | 0 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 17 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 9 | 7 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 13 | ||
| Economics, General | 13 | ||
| Sound Arts | 13 | ||
| Public Administration | 9 | ||
| Sociology, General | 12 | ||
| Physics, Other | 1 | 9 | |
| Medical Informatics | 10 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 10 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 10 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 9 | ||
| Music Technology | 9 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 9 | ||
| Social Psychology | 9 | ||
| Epidemiology | 8 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 5 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 8 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 8 | ||
| Music Management | 7 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 2 | 4 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 6 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | 6 | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General | 6 | ||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | ||
| International/Globalization Studies | 3 | ||
| Nursing Science | 3 | ||
| Polymer Chemistry | 3 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 3 | ||
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 3 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 1 | ||
| Marine Sciences | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release