University of Massachusetts at Boston

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Boston, MA

$14,187

Avg in-state tuition

$34,649

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Massachusetts at Boston

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Massachusetts at Boston is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Boston, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,871, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The university offers 45 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $14,187, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $34,649.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

80% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

49% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

16k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

38%

Black

15%

Hispanic

15%

Asian

13%

Non-U.S. Citizen

10%

Unknown

5%

Two or more races

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

59%

Socio-economic diversity

50% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

22

Total Online Enrollment

16,254

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

84% On-campus

16% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 50% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 4% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 27% online

Master's Check Bold 26% online

Doctorate Check Bold 5% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $14,187 $34,649
Graduate $18,433 $35,980

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $800
On-campus room and board $17,437
On-campus other expenses $1,920
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $14,100
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,970
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,970

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $34,344 $54,806
Off-campus without family $32,057 $52,519
Off-campus with family $17,957 $38,419

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

58%

State Grant Aid

50%

Institution Grant Aid

80%

Pell Grant

50%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,137
State Grant Aid $2,199
Institution Grant Aid $7,195
Pell Grant Aid $4,797

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

$43k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Lacrosse
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Baseball
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

4

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

5

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Education

BA

MA

DOC