University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
4-year Public university
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Overview

University of Massachusetts—Boston is a public institution established in 1964 with urban setting located at Boston. It is ranked 216 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $15,535; out-of-state tuition and fees are $37,211. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,221. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#216 in National Universities
Setting
Urban
Location Boston, Massachusetts
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1964
Selectivity Very Low
Size Medium
12,221 Undergraduates
Website https://www.umb.edu/

Learning

16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/ Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$52,980
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$11,789
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $15,535
Outstate Tuition Fee $37,211
Room and Board Fees $17,332
$47,008 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

81% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$60 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.4 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Applicants have received at least four (4) years of education (including their undergraduate program) at an English-speaking college or university in the United States, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada (except Quebec), Dominica, Ghana, Grenada, Grand Cayman, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, New Zealand, Trinidad/Tobago, Singapore, or the United Kingdom.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Jan
11
Early Action Deadline
Jul
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Nov
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jun
15
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$20,398 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$13,359 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $52,980
69% Students with need received Financial Aid
27.9% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Chancellor's Scholarship
Total Worth $10,000 - $13,000
Eligibility incoming freshman
Minimum Criteria GPA: 3.7+, SAT: 1270, ACT: 26
Requirement for maintenance Renewable for up to 4 years with a minimum sustained GPA of 3.2
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Dean's Scholarship
Total Worth $5,000 - $9,000
Eligibility incoming freshman
Minimum Criteria GPA: 3.5+, SAT: 1170, ACT: 24
Requirement for maintenance Renewable for up to 4 years with a minimum sustained GPA of 3.0
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Beacons Merit Scholarship
Total Worth $2000 to $3000
Eligibility incoming freshman
Minimum Criteria GPA: 3.3+
Requirement for maintenance Renewable for up to 4 years with a minimum sustained GPA of 3.0
Separate application needed --
Application deadline November 1
Boston Scholarship
Total Worth $1000
Eligibility Incoming freshman
Minimum Criteria GPA- 3.0 or higher
Requirement for maintenance Renewable for up to 4 years with a minimum sustained GPA of 3.0

may be combined with other listed scholarships
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
International Student Scholarship
Total Worth upto $5000
Eligibility Incoming Undergraduate
Minimum Criteria GPA- 3.3 or higher
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

The Samuel Brehm Scholarship
Total Worth $5,000
Details Scholarship is awarded to several recipients who are graduates of the Boston or Chelsea public school system. The award can be renewable.
The Stephen J. Sweeney Scholarship Program
Total Worth $2,700
Details Eligibility: Open to applicants who have participated in school activities or community service, graduates of a Boston public high school (Admissions Guaranteed Program [AGP] preferred), in need of financial assistance and entering as freshmen.
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Students

12,221 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
78% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
28% Students graduate within 6 years