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University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA • public • III | Little East Conference
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Acceptance
83.0%
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Grad Rate
51%
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Cost
$35,406 / $57,623

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 13,718 • Total: 17,933
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA
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Website
www.umb.edu
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 6,007 (43.8%) • Female: 7,711 (56.2%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 2,073 15.1%
Black/African American 2,408 17.6%
Hispanic/Latino 2,572 18.7%
White 4,092 29.8%
Two or More Races 530 3.9%
International 966 7.0%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
83.0%
17,353 admitted from 20,918 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 540-650
Math: 540-640
Total: 1080-1290
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
24-30
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$70
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/05/2025
RD: 02/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
51.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate
30.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
73.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
19.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$35,406
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$57,623
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $15,278
Out-of-state: $37,495
Room & Board
$19,128
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $14,070
$30,001-48,000 $13,558
$48,001-75,000 $15,663
$75,001-110,000 $20,885
$110,001+ $25,571
Students Receiving Pell Grants
73%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
III
Conference
Little East Conference
Men's Sports (9)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women's Sports (10)
Basketball Cross Country Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.3 GPA
In-State Awards
$2,000-$11,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$4,000-$17,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$5,000 total
6 automatic scholarships (13 total)
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Common questions about University of Massachusetts-Boston

What is University of Massachusetts-Boston's acceptance rate?
University of Massachusetts-Boston accepts 83% of applicants, from 20,918 applications.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Boston cost?
Tuition and fees are $15,278 in-state and $37,495 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $14,070 on average after aid.
Does University of Massachusetts-Boston require SAT or ACT scores?
University of Massachusetts-Boston requires test scores from some applicants.
What ACT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Boston?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 24 and 30 on the ACT.
What is University of Massachusetts-Boston's graduation rate?
51% of students graduate within six years.