Boston, MA

University of Massachusetts-Boston

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a four-year, public school located in Boston, MA.
It is a R2 university with high research activities.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

84% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 21,262 applied, 17,813 accepted, and 2,187 enrolled in UMass - Boston.
997 men and 1,189 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,190 SAT, 26 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,190 and ACT score is 26. The SAT score of 1190 is good, 67 to 74 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total107011901290
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing540600650
Math530590640
ACT Score
Composite222629
Math192426
English222731
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $15,898 for Massachusetts residents and $38,115 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $20,456 for Massachusetts residents and $39,352 for others.
Tuition has increased by 2.54% compared to last year at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

8,970 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $11,334.
For freshmen, 2,168 students (92%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $12,611.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 15,575 students enrolled UMass - Boston in 2025.
By gender, 6,619 men and 8,956 women students are enrolled.
There are 12,138 undergraduate and 3,437 graduate students.
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150 Major Programs

  • 15 programs through online
  • 69 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UMass - Boston is 49% and the transfer-out rate is 27%.
The retention rate is 70% for full-time and 70% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
49%
Transfer-out Rate
27%
Retention Rate
70%
Students to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 1,150 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UMass - Boston and the average faculty salary is $114,487. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
There are 2,579 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $94,491.
Number of Faculties
1,150
Average Faculty Salary
$114,487
Number of Staffs
2,579
Average Staff Salary
$94,491

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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