University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,246

2.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$16,530

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

83%

13,781 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

16,598

66.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

64.8%

1,343 Graduates

About

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Lowell were General Business Administration & Management (556 degrees awarded), General Psychology (212 degrees), and Computer Science (197 degrees).

In 2024, 4,766 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 44.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,534 degrees), 4.76 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (532 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $16,246, which is $−15,674 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $16,246, which is $15,674 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,530.

In 2024, 64% of undergraduate students attending University of Massachusetts-Lowell received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,246

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Lowell was $16,246. The cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $−15,674 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Massachusetts-Lowell (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,530

2024 Value

6.21%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Massachusetts-Lowell had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,530. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Massachusetts-Lowell grew by 6.21%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Massachusetts-Lowell (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,912

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Massachusetts-Lowell was of $10,912 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.96% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.92% with respect to 2023, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Massachusetts-Lowell received 13,781 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 9.13% annual growth. Out of those 13,781 applicants, 11,444 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83% acceptance rate.

There were 16,598 students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in 2024. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell has an overall enrollment yield of 18.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

11,444

Accepted Out of 13,781

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Massachusetts-Lowell was 83% (11,444 admissions from 13,781 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 85.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 9.13%, while admissions grew by 6.32%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Massachusetts-Lowell (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

27%

Submission Percentage (2024)

553

Scores Submitted (2024)

27% of enrolled first-time students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Massachusetts-Lowell had a total enrollment of 16,598 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is 11,057 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,541. This means that 66.6% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.3% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 8.9% Black or African American, 3.18% Two or More Races, 0.0843% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0181% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (30.9%), followed by White Female (18.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.66%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (20.9%), followed by White Female (17.2%) and Asian Male (3.82%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16,598 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is 11,057 and the part-time enrollment is 5,541. This means that 66.6% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Massachusetts-Lowell had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
8,010 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,431 enrolled students
Asian
2,114 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is 48.3% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 8.9% Black or African American, 3.18% Two or More Races, 0.0843% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0181% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,020 students (6.15%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 522 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Massachusetts-Lowell. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is white (2,534 degrees awarded). There were 4.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (532 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is General Business Administration & Management (556 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (212 degrees) and Computer Science (197 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (819 degrees awarded), Protective Services (356 degrees), and Physical Sciences (104 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are Software developers (1,155,384 people), Other managers (560,873 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (425,066 people), Civil engineers (325,157 people), and Postsecondary teachers (247,351 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in 2024 are Engineering (819 degrees awarded), Protective Services (356 degrees), Physical Sciences (104 degrees), English (83 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (559 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are Engineering (819 degrees awarded), Protective Services (356 degrees), Physical Sciences (104 degrees), English (83 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (559 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are Computer Systems Design (1,191,606 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (546,721 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (545,236 people), Elementary & secondary schools (489,018 people), and Construction (410,507 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Most Common (2024)

Information Science
19 degrees awarded
General Business
5 degrees awarded
Electrical, Electronic, & Communications Engineering Technology
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Massachusetts-Lowell was Information Science with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Massachusetts-Lowell according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,644

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,122

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 2,644 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, which is 1.25 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,122).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 680 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.67 times more than the 406 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 406 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.597 times less than the 680 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

49%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 49% of students graduating from University of Massachusetts-Lowell completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (78.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is Female and White (78.5% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.21% of graduates (43 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,534 degrees awarded
Asian
532 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
479 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is white (2,534 degrees awarded). There were 4.76 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (532 degrees).

7.03% of degree recipients (335 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
1,745 degrees awarded
White Male
1,744 degrees awarded
White Male
1,647 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is white male (1,745 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,744 degrees).

Operations

University of Massachusetts-Lowell has an endowment valued at nearly $210M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 19.3M (9.19%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Massachusetts-Lowell had a total salary expenditure of 578M. University of Massachusetts-Lowell employs 186 Associate professors, 158 Professors and 124 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are Male Professor (105), Male Associate professor (105), and Female Associate professor (81).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 195 employees, Management, with 177 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 163 employees.

Endowment

$210M

2024 Endowment

15.7%

growth from 2023

University of Massachusetts-Lowell has an endowment valued at about $210M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Massachusetts-Lowell grew 15.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $41.6M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$48.1M - Federal
$4.3M - State
$251k - Local

As of 2024, University of Massachusetts-Lowell received $48.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.3M from state grants and contracts, and $251k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$232M

2024 Salaries

5.96%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Massachusetts-Lowell paid a median of $232M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($578M) and a 5.96% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.37% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.34% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$77.1M

Instructional Salaries

600

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Massachusetts-Lowell paid a total of $77.1M to 600 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Lowell were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 195 employees, Management with 177 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 163 employees.

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