At a glance
Average net price
$17,163
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
64.8%
Admission rate
83%
Undergrad size
11,434
In-state tuition
$16,966
Out-of-state tuition
$36,264
Cost of attendance
$30,786
Median earnings (10y)
$64,874
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,285
- ACT midpoint
- 29
- Retention
- 84.0%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (40%), business (20%), humanities & arts (12%).
- STEM40%
- Health8%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences10%
- Trades & services10%
- Business20.1%~2,299 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering18.2%~2,082 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science13.5%~1,540 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~935 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~875 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology7.3%~835 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~441 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~425 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.8%~325 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.7%~313 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~281 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences1.7%~197 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.5%~168 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~168 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education1.1%~120 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~104 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.8%~96 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.7%~85 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~69 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication0.3%~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 1,218 | $46,402 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 918 | $81,208 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 417 | $40,247 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 402 | $33,235 | $25,925 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 391 | $73,995 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 322 | $63,402 | $27,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 304 | $60,218 | $27,820 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 231 | $39,628 | $26,747 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 229 | $69,655 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 213 | $93,394 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 190 | $66,950 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 183 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 182 | $29,796 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 169 | $35,536 | $27,000 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 133 | $38,781 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 130 | $59,999 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Graduate certificate | 128 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 126 | $62,760 | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 120 | $65,811 | $27,000 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 116 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 114 | — | $27,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Master's | 109 | $61,236 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 105 | $50,762 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Master's | 105 | $97,889 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 95 | $43,857 | $25,539 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 93 | $80,915 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 90 | $32,495 | $23,643 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 86 | $81,072 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Graduate certificate | 86 | $81,506 | — |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 84 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 83 | $48,261 | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 82 | $25,855 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 76 | — | — |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering. | Bachelor's | 74 | $66,354 | $27,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 73 | $56,907 | $27,000 |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering. | Master's | 71 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Graduate certificate | 69 | $53,151 | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Master's | 68 | $70,932 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 61 | $32,894 | $24,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 60 | $88,012 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Massachusetts-Lowell
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a large institution located in Lowell, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 11,434 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Engineering, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Massachusetts-Lowell — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,163 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $16,966 for in-state students and $36,264 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $30,786 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 64.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 84.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $64,874 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Massachusetts-Lowell confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Engineering, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (40% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), humanities & arts (12% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 83% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,285. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 29.
Location & campus
Set in Lowell, Massachusetts (suburb), University of Massachusetts-Lowell draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Q.How much does University of Massachusetts-Lowell cost?
The average net price at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $17,163 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $30,786.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell has a 6-year graduation rate of 64.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell admits 83% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduate earns $64,874 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
Published tuition is $16,966 in-state and $36,264 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Massachusetts-Lowell located?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is located in Lowell, Massachusetts (ZIP 01854).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Massachusetts-Lowell at their official website.