More selective than 30% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
30% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Massachusetts-Lowell over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
What University of Massachusetts-Lowell weighs when deciding
How much each part of an application counts for first-year applicants, as University of Massachusetts-Lowell reports it. Programs with their own criteria (nursing, music, honors) can weigh things differently.
- Rigor of high school courses
- High school GPA
- SAT/ACT scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Character and personal qualities
- Class rank
- Extracurricular activities
- Talent or ability
- First-generation college student
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
- Your demonstrated interest
- Interview
- Alumni relation (legacy)
- Religious affiliation
Item C7. Common Data Set 2024-25 (fall 2024 first-year students), published by the college.
High school GPA of University of Massachusetts-Lowell first-year students
Share of fall 2024 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.72. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2024-25 (fall 2024 first-year students), published by the college.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Massachusetts-Lowell is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 590 | 680 |
| SAT math | 590 | 690 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1180 | 1370 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 83% | 590–680 | 590–690 | 25–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 85% | 590–670 | 590–680 | 26–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Massachusetts-Lowell compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell has the 44th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | Lasell University | 81% | 59% | $27,511 |
| 41 | Westfield State University | 81% | 54% | $16,721 |
| 42 | Suffolk University | 82% | 61% | $29,618 |
| 43 | Assumption University | 83% | 75% | $29,498 |
| 44 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | 83% | 65% | $17,163 |
| 45 | Western New England University | 83% | 64% | $27,290 |
| 46 | Framingham State University | 84% | 48% | $16,114 |
| 47 | University of Massachusetts-Boston | 84% | 49% | $17,707 |
| 48 | Bay Path University | 85% | 44% | $14,271 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Massachusetts-Lowell admissions questions
What is the University of Massachusetts-Lowell acceptance rate?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepts 83% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 10,764 of 12,628 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Massachusetts-Lowell require the SAT or ACT?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 30% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
The middle 50% of University of Massachusetts-Lowell enrolled first-year students scored 1180–1370 on the SAT and 25–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,083 of 10,764).
What does University of Massachusetts-Lowell look for in applicants?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell reports these as very important for first-year applicants: rigor of high school courses, high school GPA. Important: sAT/ACT scores, essay, recommendations, character and personal qualities. Considered: class rank, extracurricular activities, talent or ability, first-generation college student, where you live, state residency, volunteer work, work experience, your demonstrated interest. (Common Data Set 2024-25).
Is University of Massachusetts-Lowell getting harder to get into?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell accepted 83% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 85% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; University of Massachusetts-Lowell's Common Data Set 2024-25; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Massachusetts-Lowell overview