University of Massachusetts Lowell: Review & Facts

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University of Massachusetts Lowell is a large four-year, public school with 17,155 students enrolled. This school was established in 1894 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

University of Massachusetts Lowell will give you the opportunity to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
118
University of Massachusetts Lowell deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 118 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Massachusetts Lowell is high at 84% (above Massachusetts average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
84%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts Lowell is good: 71%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Massachusetts Lowell is decent, 17:1. Learn more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - around $33,900 a year. The additional fees at University of Massachusetts Lowell (not included in tuition costs) are about $800; this comes to a total of $34,700 per year.

Read the details about University of Massachusetts Lowell additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
86%
Easy
According to government data, 12,253 applications were submitted and 10,532 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

University of Massachusetts Lowell might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Massachusetts Lowell in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,700
High
University of Massachusetts Lowell provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Massachusetts Lowell, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
University of Massachusetts Lowell offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 4,600 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, approximately $8,700 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Massachusetts Lowell. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Massachusetts Lowell seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Massachusetts Lowell Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Massachusetts Lowell
1 University Ave
Lowell, Massachusetts
01854, USA
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