Overview

University of Massachusetts Lowell is a University institution located in Lowell, MA.

Location & Contact

Address University Crossing, Suite 420
220 Pawtucket St.
Lowell, MA  01854-2874
United States

Contact Christine Bryan
Email: Christine_Bryan@uml.edu
Phone: 978-934-3931

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/commerce, General		×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Chemical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering, Other	×
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering	×
Industrial Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Nuclear Engineering
Polymer/plastics Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Industrial Technology/technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/technicians, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other	×
Pharmaceutical Sciences	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Nutrition Sciences	×
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology, General	×
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Physics, Other	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Economics, General	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other	×
Graphic Design	×
Music Management	×
Music Pedagogy	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Technology	×
Music, General
Sound Arts	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

13,676

Applied

11,345

Accepted

12,122

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,686

Females Applied

5,471

Females Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,976

Males Applied

5,868

Males Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

70

Application Fee

3.72

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 3 One recommendation
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Audition for music students; art portfolio for art majors

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	June 1st	March 10th	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 15th	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	February 15th	February 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	638	590	680
SAT Math	641	590	690
ACT Composite	29	25	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

16,814

In-state

36,610

Out-of-state

16,814

In-district

Fees

850

Full-time student fees

15,890

Room & board

9,700

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

19,995

Avg. Financial Aid Package

21,281

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

12,606

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,519

Avg. Loan Aid

8,203

Avg. Grant Aid

15,794

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

94%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

45%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

12,122

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

9%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.18%
Black or African American	10.34%
White or Caucasian	49.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	13.94%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	3.41%
Other	2.99%

Gender

Male (56.9%)

Female (42.99%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	40%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Carnival, Big Prize Bingo and Engagement Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
ACE- Association of Campus Events, ASAO - Associated Students of African Origin, Muslim Students Association, Fraternity and Sorority Life and Christian Student Fellowship

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Squash	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Racquetball	No	No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Squash	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Faculty

1,016

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 599

Part-time - 417

Male - 561

Female - 455