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Summary
University of Massachusetts--Boston is a public institution that was founded in 1964. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,866, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 175 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Massachusetts--Boston's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $11,407 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,451 (2011-12).
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We are nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban universities. A comprehensive, doctoral-granting campus, we provide challenging teaching, distinguished research and extensive service which particularly respond to the academic and economic needs of the state's urban areas and their diverse populations. |
General Information
| School type | public |
| Year founded | 1964 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2011 Endowment | $47,432,000 |
Applying
When applying to University of Massachusetts--Boston, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due April 1. The application fee at University of Massachusetts--Boston is $40. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 68.4 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 68.4% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | April 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Massachusetts--Boston is 16:1, and the school has 33.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Massachusetts--Boston include: Business/Commerce, General; Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General; Psychology, General; Criminal Justice/Safety Studies; and English Language and Literature, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 75.5 percent.
Student Life
University of Massachusetts--Boston has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,866, with a gender distribution of 43.6 percent male students and 56.4 percent female students. University of Massachusetts--Boston is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 15,741 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
University of Massachusetts--Boston offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of Massachusetts--Boston also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of Massachusetts--Boston.
| 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--Boston, 67.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $7,709.
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 | $11,407 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $19,451 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | N/A |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
