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University of Massachusetts-Lowell

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public university in a large suburb of the Boston, MA metro with 12,128 students and a 83% acceptance rate.

Lowell, Massachusetts · Public · Suburb, large · 12,128 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · America EastEarly action Nov 5

Admission rate

83%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,285

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

26–30

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$17,163

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

65%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

82%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$64,874

10 years after entry

Students

12,128

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 5, 2026
Early action II
A second, later early action round. Not binding.		January 15, 2027
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 15, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: uml.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$9,943
$30,001–48,000$10,199
$48,001–75,000$12,141
$75,001–110,000$16,460
Over $110,000$26,139

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Massachusetts-Lowell courseCredits
Calculus AB4MATH.13104 credits
Calculus BC4MATH.1310 and MATH.13208 credits
Biology4BIOL.1110 BIOL.1170L BIOL.1120 BIOL.1180L8 credits
Chemistry4CHEM.1210 CHEM.1220 CHEM.1230L CHEM.1240L8 credits
Physics 13PHYS.1030 and PHYS.1030L4 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL.1010 or ENGL.1990 ENGL.1010 and ENGL.1020 36 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL.1010 or ENGL.1990 ENGL.1010 and ENGL.1020 36 credits
United States History3HIST.1110 and HIST.11206 credits
Show all 41 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB4MATH.13104 credits
Calculus BC4MATH.1310 and MATH.13208 credits
Biology4BIOL.1110 BIOL.1170L BIOL.1120 BIOL.1180L8 credits
Chemistry4CHEM.1210 CHEM.1220 CHEM.1230L CHEM.1240L8 credits
Physics 13PHYS.1030 and PHYS.1030L4 credits
English Language and Composition3ENGL.1010 or ENGL.1990 ENGL.1010 and ENGL.1020 36 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENGL.1010 or ENGL.1990 ENGL.1010 and ENGL.1020 36 credits
United States History3HIST.1110 and HIST.11206 credits
Psychology3PSYC.10103 credits
Statistics3MATH.28303 credits
Computer Science A4COMP.1010 , COMP.1030L4 credits
World History: Modern4HIST.1070 and HIST.10806 credits
Environmental Science4ENVI.1100 , ENVI.1120L4 credits
Physics 23PHYS.1040 and PHYS.1040L4 credits
European History3HIST.1050 and HIST.10606 credits
Human Geography3POLI.19903 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3
WLSP.1010 and WLSP.1020 WLSP.1010 , WLSP.1020…WLSP.1010 and WLSP.1020 WLSP.1010 , WLSP.1020 , WLSP.2110 , WLSP.2120 6 12
Computer Science Principles4COMP.19903 credits
Art History3ARHI.10103 credits
Music Theory3MUTH.10103 credits
African American Studies3SOCI.19903 credits
Art Studio: Art 2-D Design4ARTS.10103 credits
Art Studio: Art 3-D Design4ARTS.10203 credits
Art Studio: Drawing Portfolio4ARTS.15503 credits
Business with Personal Finance4FINA.20003 credits
Calculus AB Subscore4MATH.13104 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3
WLCH.1050 , WLCH.1060 WLCH.1050 , WLCH.1060…WLCH.1050 , WLCH.1060 WLCH.1050 , WLCH.1060 , WLCH.2050 , WLCH.2060 6 12
Comparative Government and Politics3POLI.11203 credits
Computer Science AB3COMP.19903 credits
Computer Science AB4COMP.1010 , COMP.1030L , COMP.1020 , COMP.1040L8 credits
Cybersecurity3COMP.19903 credits
French Language and Culture3WLFR.1010 , WLFR.1020 WLFR.1010 , 1020, 2110, 2120 612 credits
German Language and Culture3
WLGE.1010 and WLGE.1020 WLGE.1010 , WLGE.1020…WLGE.1010 and WLGE.1020 WLGE.1010 , WLGE.1020 , WLGE.2110 , WLGE.2120 6 12
Government and Politics: United States3POLI.10103 credits
Italian Language and Culture3
WLIT.1010 , WLIT.1020 WLIT.1010 , WLIT.1020…WLIT.1010 , WLIT.1020 WLIT.1010 , WLIT.1020 , WLIT.2110 , WLIT.2120 6 12
Latin3WLLA.30303 credits
Latin3WLLA.30303 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS.1440 and PHYS.1440L4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS.1410 and PHYS.1410L4 credits
Precalculus4MATH.12303 credits
Principles of Macroeconomics4ECON.20203 credits
Principles of Microeconomics4ECON.20103 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3WLSP.3010 and WLSP.30206 credits

Source: uml.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management556
Psychology208
Mechanical Engineering195
Computer Science190
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration172
Information Science/Studies151
Biology/Biological Sciences106
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse103
Show the other 40 majors
Electrical and Electronics Engineering95
Public Health82
English Language and Literature79
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies78
Exercise Science and Kinesiology70
Civil Engineering58
Chemical Engineering56
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist44
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering42
Mathematics42
Computer Engineering38
Elementary Education and Teaching30
Graphic Design26
Environmental Science26
History24
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other23
Chemistry21
Polymer/Plastics Engineering19
Political Science and Government19
Nutrition Sciences15
Physics14
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other13
Sound Arts13
Sociology12
Economics10
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering9
Music Pedagogy9
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia9
Music Technology9
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics8
Music Management7
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology6
Music Performance6
Philosophy5
Foreign Languages and Literatures5
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician5
Industrial Engineering5
Pharmaceutical Sciences4
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution2
Physics, Other1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where University of Massachusetts-Lowell ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, America East

Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, America East

Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

5,025,517 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Manchester Boston Regional (MHT)

Nearest hub airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.8 of 20

Elevation

129 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

16°F

July high

85°F

Annual snowfall

66.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

20 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,760 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, suburban campus, NCAA Division I, similar size