University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA | uml.edu
University of Massachusetts Lowell is a national research university committed to preparing students for work in the real world. UMass Lowell is in the Massachusetts technology corridor, close to Boston (train access from campus), the mountains and the New England coast. Our campus is part of the culturally vibrant city of Lowell – a college town that welcomes students from around the world. The university offers 120 undergraduate, 32 masters and 20 doctoral degree programs. 5 year accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s programs are available. Internships, co-ops, clinical experiences, research, service learning, and study abroad are incorporated into all curriculums. 99% of our students are employed or in a graduate program within six months of earning their bachelors. According to Payscale.com, UMass Lowell ranks #1 in New England for mid-career salaries.
Representatives
Joanne Germano
Associate Director of West Coast Regional Recruitment
(413) 896-2598 Joanne_Germano@uml.edu
Details
Institution Type
Public
Campus Setting
Urban
Closest Airport (Distance)
BOS (25 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
11,500 / 18,500
Average Class Size
25
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
10% / 40% / 5%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
America East Conference
Mid-Range ACT / SAT
24 - 28 / 1170 - 1300
Mid-Range GPA
3.4 - 3.8
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: University Recalculated
Scholarships: University Recalculated
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
15,600 / 10,700 (75%)
Deposits
2,600
Applications Accepted
Common App
Coalition App
University-Specific App
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? Yes
Rolling Admission? No
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? Yes
Freshman App Deadlines
Nursing Program: Nov 5
Early Action I: Nov 5
Early Action II: Jan 5
Regular Decision: Feb 5
Transfer App Deadline
Domestic - Fall: Aug 15
Domestic - Spring: Jan 7
Intl - Fall: Aug 2
Intl - Spring: Dec 12
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Feb 5
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Fall: Aug 15
Spring: Jan 7
Link to Scholarship Info
uml.edu/thesolutioncenter/financial-aid/scholarships
Points of Pride
We are No. 1 in New England and Top 50 in the nation for Return on Investment (among public universities), according to Payscale.
The Sierra Club named us the #24 “Cool School” nationally for our sustainability work.
We have a 99% career placement rate!
