UMass Lowell is a national research university committed to preparing students for work in the real world by providing a high-quality education.Located on a high-energy campus in Lowell, Massachusetts, only 40 minutes away from Boston, the university offers more than 17,000 students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in six colleges. UMass Lowell students are more successful than ever thanks to accredited programs, a focus on hands-on learning, and personal attention from accomplished faculty and dedicated staff.
At a glance
- Founded in 1894
- International Students: 1,400+
- Countries represented: 50+
- Bachelor Degrees: 100+
- Master’s/PHD Degrees: 70+
Rankings and recognition
- #80 Public University by the U.S News & World Report
- 6 years on President’s Higher Education Honor Roll
- #156 National University by the U.S News & World Report
- $105,000 Average mid-career salary of its graduates
- 17 NCAA division teams
- Among the top 200 research universities in the U.S. by the U.S. News & World Report
- Ranked 13th in the U.S. for intellectual property generated
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Costs and exam codes
- Undergraduate tuition: $31,000 to $33,000 per year
- Graduate tuition: $26,000 to $28,000
- Average housing cost: $12,500 per year
| Exam | Institution code |
|---|---|
| SAT | 3911 |
| GMAT | DIRECT |
| ACT | 3911 |
| IELTS | DIRECT |
| GRE | 3911 |
| TOEFL | 3911 |
English proficiency requirements
Undergraduate Pathway
- TOEFL iBT 70+
- IELTS 5.5+
- PEARSON 46+
Undergraduate Direct
- TOEFL iBT 79+
- IELTS 6.5+
- PEARSON 1+
Graduate Pathway
- TOEFL iBT 70+
- IELTS 5.5+
- PEARSON 1+
Graduate Direct
- TOEFL iBT 79+
- IELTS 6.5+
- PEARSON 1+
Academic requirements
Graduate Pathway
- 2.7 GPA out of 4.0
- GMAT 1+
- GRE 1+
Graduate Direct
- 3.0 GPA out of 4.0
- GMAT 1+
- GRE 1+
Undergraduate Pathway
- 2.0 GPA out of 4.0
- SAT 1+
- ACT 1+
Undergraduate Direct
- 3.0 GPA out of 4.0
- SAT 1007+
- ACT 21+
Programs
Bachelors (41)
- American Studies
- Biology & Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Criminal Justice & Criminology
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Science
- History
- Liberal Arts
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- World Languages & Cultures
- Business Administration
- Education
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Plastics Engineering
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Nursing
- Peace, Justice & Conflict Studies
- Nutrition
- Public Health
- Art
- Art & Design
- Art History
- Music Business
- Music Performance
- Music Studies
- Sound Recording Technology
Masters (31)
- Biology & Biological Science
- Chemistry
- Criminal Justice & Criminology
- Environmental Science
- History
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Security Studies
- Work Environment
- Community Psychology
- Accountancy
- Business Analytics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- MBA Business Administration
- Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Plastic Engineering
- International Peace & Conflict Resolution
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Health Informatics & Management
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Public Health
- Sound Recording Technology