Overview

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

Location & Contact

Address 1 University Avenue
Lowell, MA  01854
United States

Contact Phone: 978-934-4000

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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
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
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
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, General
Sound Arts

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

12,416

Applied

10,499

Accepted

12,885

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,912

Females Applied

5,086

Females Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,504

Males Applied

5,413

Males Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

3.67

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	February 15th	December 10th
Other early decision plan	February 5th	December 10th
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	622	580	660
SAT Math	635	590	680
ACT Composite	28	25	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

15,078

In-state

33,004

Out-of-state

Fees

620

Full-time student fees

13,570

Room & board

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

16,983

Avg. Financial Aid Package

18,968

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

7,056

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,220

Avg. Loan Aid

7,314

Avg. Grant Aid

10,211

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

87%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

12,885

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

8%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.33%
Black or African American	7.83%
White or Caucasian	55.59%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.06%
Asian	13.15%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	3.54%
Other	3.72%

Gender

Male (58.56%)

Female (41.44%)

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	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Carnival, Engagement Fair and River Hawk Rally

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:
Student Government Association, Recreational Sports Clubs, Association of Students of African Origin, Black Student Union and Greek Life

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

Other Campus Security & Safety:
police and security patrols

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Faculty

1,041

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 624

Part-time - 417

Male - 574

Female - 467

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