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University of Massachusetts-Lowell - Lowell,Massachusetts

72%

Acceptance Rate

$10,720

Avg.Financial Aid

002161

FAFSA Code

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University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
CIHE
Website
www.uml.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
18,242
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

University of Massachusetts-Lowell, which is located in Lowell, MA is a public university. University of Massachusetts-Lowell covers an area of 150 acres. In 1894, University of Massachusetts-Lowell was founded by Joseph Conti. Notably, the official colors of the university are blue and black. Out of total 18,338 (2019) students enrolled at UML, 14,170 belong to undergraduate courses while 4,182 are postgraduate students. At University of Massachusetts-Lowell, around 78% of the students are 24 and under. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 40% of the students are females and 60% are males. Finally, at UML around 58% are white, 12% are Asian, and 12% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. In its 126 years of existence, UML has produced several known personalities like Marty Meehan (Politician, Lawyer), Yang Yang (Professor), Craig MacTavish (Ice Hockey Player, Coach), and Ron Hainsey (Ice Hockey Player). The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. UML offers a total of 396 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), and NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences). The total endowment of the University of Massachusetts-Lowell is around $ 99 million (2019).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

9789344000

Fax:

9789343086

Address

1 University Ave

Rankings

Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. The ranking of universities by Forbes is done keeping in mind common metrics like acceptance rate, endowment, benefits, and SAT scores, among others. Moreover, Forbes has placed University of Massachusetts-Lowell at the 408th position among other national universities.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
1st Feb
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
72%
SAT Range
1150 - 1320
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
24 - 29
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$60
Accept Common App
Yes

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is easy. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $60. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 1150-1320 to improve her chances. The average ACT score at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is 26. However, those getting an ACT score less than 24 might also be offered admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 1 University Ave, Lowell, Massachusetts 01854-5104, or call (978) 934-4000.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$18,257
Average Annual Cost
$14,710

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$30,552
Other Fees
$470
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$12,748
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,424

Total One Year Cost

$30,552

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to UML. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $36,840. For students seeking financial assistance, the university offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

17:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

85%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

56%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$4,956

Faculty Overview

55%

Male Professors

45%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

14,004

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

26%

Full-time / Part-time

76% / 24%

Students Gender

Male

61%

US National: 44%

Female

39%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

60%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

11%

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

11%

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

Out Of State

90%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$76,547 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

37%

Averege Housing Cost

$8,400/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,988/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,988/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

River Hawks

School Colors

blue, red, and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

237

Total Female Athletes

192

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. At UML, $13,060 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $4,988 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 60% male and 40% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$41,600/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$53,300/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$10,693 - $27,175

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$111 - $282

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

79%

Average Aid Per Year

$10,720

Students Receiving Federal Grants

33%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,929

Students Receiving State Aid

37%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,955

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

78%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,865

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$16,841

$30K - $48K

$14,912

$48K - $75K

$12,238

$75K - $110K

$6,547

> $110K

$2,880

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,089,182

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$8,264,374

In case the students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $5,264, whereas the financial aid is $8,460. The students at the university are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $1,987, while the institutional aid is $8,460. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to University of Massachusetts-Lowell amount to $2,089,182 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $8,264,374.

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