About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Cailey Watson
Assistant Director of Orientation & Tours
Assistant Director of Orientation & Tours
Address
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
220 Pawtucket Street, Suite 420
Lowell, MA 01450
220 Pawtucket Street, Suite 420
Lowell, MA 01450
Phone
(978) 934-3931
Email
umltours@uml.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
University Crossing
Campus Recreation Center
O?Leary Library Learning Commons
Saab Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center
Health and Social Science Building
Campus Recreation Center
O?Leary Library Learning Commons
Saab Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center
Health and Social Science Building
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Downtown Lowell
Bellegarde Boathouse
Lowell Textile Museum
Lowell Spinners Baseball Team
Bellegarde Boathouse
Lowell Textile Museum
Lowell Spinners Baseball Team
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Dates and times vary
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
Other
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Students should contact academic department to schedule a visit.
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Other
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Taxi, shuttle bus around campus, public bus, commuter train service from Lowell to Boston.
Driving Instructions to Campus
UMass Lowell is located in Lowell, Mass., 45-minutes north of Boston, at the intersections of Routes 495, 93, and 3.
Local Accommodations
Inn and Conference Center at UMass Lowell
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 12,117
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Average HS GPA: 3.60
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 650
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
580 - 670
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
24 - 29
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Early Action — November 1
Regular — February 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
17:1
Total Faculty
1,110
with Terminal Degree
781
623
Men
487
Women
197
Minority
45
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
100+
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
39%
Graduate in 5 years
56%
Graduate in 6 years
60%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.
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ENGINEERING.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering.
Polymer/Plastics Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
Environmental Health.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Nutrition Sciences.
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Music, Other.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Terminal Associate
Transfer Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Terminal Associate
Transfer Associate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Lisa Brothers
President and CEO of Nitsch Engineering.
Bonnie Comley
Vice President of Stellar Productions International, Inc.
Roger Cressey
Senior VP, Booz Allen Hamilton; NBC News counterterrorism analyst
Robert Manning
CEO, MFS Investment Management
Martin T. Meehan
President of University of Mass, 14 yrs. in US House of Representatives
Alan Solomont
US Ambassador to Spain
Roy Zuckerberg
Former General Partner/Vice Chair, Goldman Sachs (NYC)
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
39%
Graduate in 5 years
56%
Graduate in 6 years
60%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Jan 10
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$11,769
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,873
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,357
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
77%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$32,178
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
No
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
14,005
Foreign Countries Represented
66
Demographics
11.46%
Asian
6.36%
Black
11.77%
Hispanic
59.86%
Caucasian
3.72%
Unknown
3.57%
International
39% female
61% male
8% are out of state
76% are full time
24% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
39%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
80%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Jody Goldstein
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
250
Number of Honor Societies
5
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
8
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
3% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (River Hawks)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (River Hawks)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
99/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Gold
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
38%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2024.
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, Apple, Verizon
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
