University of Massachusetts-Lowell, MA
Public4-Year • Large • Primarily ResidentialDoctoral UniversitySelective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
University of Massachusetts-Lowell Rankings
Affordability63
Selectivity59
Retention65
Graduation30
Earnings55
Diversity63
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
59%Bachelor’s
12%Associate’s
29%Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Computer and Information Sciences13%
Engineering18%
Engineering Technologies2%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs9%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting10%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into University of Massachusetts-Lowell
72%Admission Rate
625Median SAT Math
610Median SAT Reading
27Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)580–670
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)570–650
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–29
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Massachusetts-Lowell
$15KIn-State Tuition
$33KOut-of-State Tuition
$28KAverage Total Cost
$19KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Massachusetts-Lowell
55%Receive Federal Loans
$19KMedian Federal Debt
64%Repayment Rate
$259Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 26% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $21K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 59% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 64% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 68% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 75% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
85%Retention Rate
-Transfer Rate
15%Withdrawal Rate
62%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 38% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 62% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 59% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 63% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 63% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 51% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 36% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 48% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 65% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Massachusetts-Lowell
94%Employment Rate
$42KMedian Salary
$27K25 Pctl Salary
$60K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $27K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $42K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $60K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $74K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $42K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $47K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $53K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
13,385Undergraduates
59%Full-time Undergrads
22Avg Entry Age
4,238Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 11% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 34% | 24% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Massachusetts-Lowell, MA
Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute
1 miles, SE
Greater Lowell Technical School
3 miles, W
EINE Inc
7 miles, SE
Massachusetts School of Law
7 miles, E