University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, MA · Suburb · 11,434 students
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About
Loading overview…
Location
Lowell, MA, 01854 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MHT · Manchester NH
20 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$30,786
Out-of-state COA
$50,084
Avg net price
$17,163
Room & board
$16,148
In-state tuition
$16,966
Out-of-state tuition
$36,264
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,943
$30–48k
$10,199
$48–75k
$12,141
$75–110k
$16,460
$110k+
$26,139
Admissions
Admit rate
83%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1285
Reading 590–680
Math 590–690
ACT midpoint
29
Composite 25–32
English 23–33
Math 24–30
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
🎓 Wondering if University of Massachusetts-Lowell is the right fit for you?
Scout builds a personalised college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.
✅Personalised reach / match / safety list
💰Financial aid & net cost estimates
🔍Deep dives on any school
🎯Scholarship search
Essay Requirements
University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
67%
1st-yr retention
84%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
66%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
72%
Transferred
23%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
5%
Median earnings (6yr)
$61,467
Median earnings (10yr)
$64,874
Median debt
$23,704
Monthly loan payment
$251
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,400
Student Body
Men 58%Women 42%
17
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
30%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$53,801
Independent students
26%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
18%
Race & ethnicity
White
49%
Hispanic
17%
Black
10%
Asian
14%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$61,467
10 years after entry
$64,874
615
218
210
210
156
144
123
114
99
94
88
82
75
67
66
66
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Endowment
$210M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
60%
Avg faculty salary
$14,275/mo
Instructional spend/student
$15,274
Federal loan rate
53%
🎓 Wondering if University of Massachusetts-Lowell is the right fit for you?
Scout builds a personalised college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.
✅Personalised reach / match / safety list
💰Financial aid & net cost estimates
🔍Deep dives on any school
🎯Scholarship search