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Summary
University of Massachusetts--Lowell is a public institution that was founded in 1894. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,276, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 135 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Massachusetts--Lowell's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 177. Its in-state tuition and fees are $11,297 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,410 (2011-12).
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UMass Lowell, a comprehensive university with special expertise in applied science and technology, is deeply committed to educating students for lifelong success and conducting research and outreach activities that bring value to the region. Second largest of the UMass campuses, Lowell currently offers its nearly 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students nearly 90 different degree programs in the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Health & Environment, and Management, as well as the Graduate School of Education. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1894 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $37,320,000 |
Applying
When applying to University of Massachusetts--Lowell, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due June 1. The application fee at University of Massachusetts--Lowell is $60. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 73.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 74% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | June 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Massachusetts--Lowell is 14:1, and the school has 50.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Massachusetts--Lowell include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; and Health Professions and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 78.2 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 29% - Medium | ||||||||||
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Student Life
University of Massachusetts--Lowell has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,276, with a gender distribution of 60.2 percent male students and 39.8 percent female students. 37.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 63.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Massachusetts--Lowell is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 14,702 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
University of Massachusetts--Lowell offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. University of Massachusetts--Lowell also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of Massachusetts--Lowell.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of Massachusetts--Lowell, 61.5 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $7,001.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $11,297 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $18,410 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $9,520 (2011-12) - Medium |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
