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Colleges / University of Massachusetts Lowell

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Lowell, MA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate85%
Acceptance Rate85%

About University of Massachusetts Lowell

University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public, state university in the city of Lowell, Massachusetts. University of Massachusetts Lowell was founded in 1894. The university enrolls around 17,863 students per year, including 13,086 undergraduate students.

University of Massachusetts Lowell Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Massachusetts Lowell. In 2022, University of Massachusetts Lowell accepted 85% of applicants. Out of 12,416 applications received in 2022, 10,499 students were offered admission.

University of Massachusetts Lowell Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 85%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate 94%
Average GPA 3.7
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 94%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 26%

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University of Massachusetts Lowell is located in the city of Lowell, Massachusetts, near Boston.

If you would like to see University of Massachusetts Lowell for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Route 495 to Lowell, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Logan International.

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College Info

University of Massachusetts Lowell Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Feb 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 15

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Massachusetts Lowell is Feb 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Massachusetts Lowell is Aug 15.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

University of Massachusetts Lowell SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1170 - 1320

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Math SAT Range

590 - 680

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Reading SAT Range

580 - 660

University of Massachusetts Lowell Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$30,500

In State

$49,326

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$15,850
$34,676
Fees
$720
$720
Housing
$13,930
$13,930
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at University of Massachusetts Lowell is like? There are approximately 17,863 students enrolled at University of Massachusetts Lowell, including 13,086 undergraduate students and 4,777 graduate students. 76% percent of students attend school full-time, 92% percent are from MA and 8% percent of students are from other states.

76%

Full Time

22%

Part Time

92%

In State

8%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

17,863

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

85%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$16,570

Out-of-State

$35,396

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 15
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