University of Massachusetts-Lowell — College Profile

About

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a top-tier public research institution renowned for its strong programs in engineering, computer science, criminal justice, and health sciences, notably housing the nation’s first accredited undergraduate plastics engineering program. Set along the Merrimack River, the university emphasizes experiential education through robust co-op and research programs that connect students directly to the Boston area’s thriving tech and biotechnology sectors. Campus life is energetic and community-focused, featuring an active student body, modern campus facilities, and spirited traditions centered around NCAA Division I River Hawk ice hockey.

Wikipedia:The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public research university in Lowell, Massachusetts, with a satellite campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts. It is the northernmost member of the University of Massachusetts public university system and has been accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) since 1975. With 1,110 faculty members and over 18,000 students, it is the largest university in the Merrimack Valley and the second-largest public institution in the state. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production".

Location

Lowell, MA, 01854 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

MHT · Manchester NH

20 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$16,966$36,264

Housing & food (on campus)$16,148$16,148

Books & supplies$1,200$1,200

Cost of attendance$30,786$50,084 est.

Average net price$17,163Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$36,264

In-state: $16,966

Housing & food (on campus)$16,148

Books & supplies$1,200

Cost of attendance$50,084 est.

In-state: $30,786

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $17,163

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$9,943

$30–48k

$10,199

$48–75k

$12,141

$75–110k

$16,460

$110k+

$26,139

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

67%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

45%

Back for yr 2

84%

Transferred

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

72% graduated · 23% transferred · 5% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$61,467

10 yrs after entry$64,874

Debt

Median at graduation$23,704

Monthly payment$251

Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$27k

90th percentile$35,400

Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: $63,395 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

83%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1285

R 590–680 · M 590–690

ACT midpoint

Comp 25–32 · E 23–33 · M 24–30

SAT middle 50%: 1180–1370

40080012001600

Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry

Early Action

Nov 5 2026

in 34 days · Early Action I

Not binding: apply early, hear early, and you can still apply elsewhere.

Early Action

Jan 15 2027

in 105 days · Early Action II

Not binding: apply early, hear early, and you can still apply elsewhere.

Regular Decision

Feb 15 2027

in 136 days

Not binding: the standard deadline.

Checked Sep 2026 · uml.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Essay prompts

If University of Massachusetts-Lowell asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 58%Women 42%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

17 : 1

Pell grant

30%

First-gen

32%

Family income

$53,801

Independent

26%

Veterans

Age at entry

22.0

Part-time

18%

Race & ethnicity

White

49%

Hispanic

17%

Black

10%

Asian

14%

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I without football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Ice Hockey
Men's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$61,467

After 10 yrs

$64,874

Business Administration, Management and Operations615

Computer Science218

Psychology, General210

Criminal Justice and Corrections210

Mechanical Engineering156

Information Science/Studies144

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering123

Biology, General114

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing99

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness94

English Language and Literature, General88

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities82

Civil Engineering75

Chemical Engineering67

Biomedical/Medical Engineering66

Public Health66

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$210M

Full-time faculty

60%

Faculty salary

$14,275/mo

Teaching spend

$15,274

per student

Federal loans

53%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral University

Research activity

R1 — very high research

$121M research spending · 149 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile