UMass - Boston Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 83.78%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1190. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $15,898
- Out-of-State Tuition: $38,115
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at UMass - Boston:
- Total Enrollment: 15,575, including 1,700 online students
- 12,138 Undergraduate, 3,437 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.5% men, 57.5% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 49%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 27%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 70%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 150 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 15 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 69 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UMass - Boston Overview
University of Massachusetts-Boston (UMass - Boston) is a four-year, public school located in Boston, MA. University of Massachusetts-Boston was newly classified as an R1 University in 2025 due to its significant growth in research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UMass - Boston's tuition & fees is $15,898 for Massachusetts residents and $38,115 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 73% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,531.
The school has a total enrollment of 15,575 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
UMass - Boston's acceptance rate is 83.78% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12.28%. The median SAT score is 1190 and the ACT score is 26.
UMass - Boston ranked 231st in National Universities and 44th in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. University of Massachusetts-Boston is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Massachusetts-Boston is $15,898 for in-state students and $38,115 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $20,456 for in-state students and $39,352 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $16,311 for Massachusetts residents and $39,083 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,952 for Massachusetts residents and $40,321 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $15,898 | $38,115 |
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| Graduate | $20,456 | $39,352 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $16,311 | $39,083 |
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| Graduate | $20,952 | $40,321 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Massachusetts-Boston offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UMass - Boston
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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