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University of Massachusetts-Boston

University of Massachusetts-Boston is a large, public institution located in Boston, ma. Founded in 1964, University of Massachusetts-Boston offers undergraduate degrees in 184 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 11,749 undergraduates
cost $15,132 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Massachusetts-Boston? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 80.8%
SAT score average 1198
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee $60
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Key deadlines

June
30
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January
01
243 days away Early Decision date

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July
15
73 days away Application deadline date

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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Massachusetts-Boston is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $15,132
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,896
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $1,922
Cost of attendance* $34,750
Average financial aid package $19,390
Estimated cost $15,360 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $36,105
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,896
Books & supplies $800
Other expenses $1,922
Cost of attendance* $55,723
Average financial aid package $19,390
Estimated cost $36,333 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Massachusetts-Boston has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,749, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

15,671

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
24%
African American %
14%
Hispanic American %
15%
Asian %
13%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
31%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Massachusetts-Boston, students love their Student Arts and Events Council. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

map 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125-3393
phone 617-287-5000
address www.umb.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student arts and events council

Haitian student association

Golden key honor society

Campus kitchens

Mass media

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Massachusetts-Boston to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Massachusetts-Boston?

University of Massachusetts-Boston is located in Boston, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston? 

The acceptance rate for University of Massachusetts-Boston is 81%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Massachusetts-Boston?

The average high school GPA for University of Massachusetts-Boston students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Massachusetts-Boston?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Massachusetts-Boston including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $139,000.

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