# University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Public college in Lowell, MA. IPEDS ID 166513.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-lowell · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-lowell.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 83% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $17,163 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 65%; beats 41% of MA colleges and 69% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $64,874; beats 55% of MA colleges and 80% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,250

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,943 |
| 30-48k | $10,199 |
| 48-75k | $12,141 |
| 75-110k | $16,460 |
| 110k+ | $26,139 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.37 years on average (48% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $64,874 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $9,943 | $43,451 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $10,199 | $44,570 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $12,141 | $53,056 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $16,460 | $71,930 | 2.9 years |
| 110k+ | $26,139 | $114,227 | 4.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $30,786 in-state; about $50,084 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $16,966 in-state, $36,264 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $15,424; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 590–680; SAT math: 590–690; ACT: 25–32 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 12,628 applicants, 10,764 admitted, 2,083 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 83%, ACT 25–32 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 85%, ACT 26–30 (IPEDS Admissions)

### Common Data Set 2024-25 (Fall 2024)
- Very important: rigor, gpa; important: test scores, essay, recommendations, character; considered: class rank, extracurriculars, talent, first generation, geography, state residency, volunteer, work experience, interest
- Early decision: not reported; early action: not reported; waitlist: not reported
- Average high school GPA of enrolled first-years: 3.72
- Source: https://www.uml.edu/docs/CDS_2024-2025%20Final_tcm18-403507.pdf

## Majors (48 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | not reported | $120,219 | not reported |
| Computer Science | $86,167 | $111,612 | $27,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $82,798 | $101,054 | $27,000 |
| Polymer / Plastics Engineering | $77,114 | $100,428 | $27,000 |
| Computer Engineering | $85,280 | $97,547 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $77,380 | $94,972 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,414 | $94,841 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $78,247 | $93,650 | $27,000 |
| Physics | $48,324 | $91,438 | $22,177 |
| Information Science / Studies | $68,362 | $89,715 | $27,820 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $69,216 | $86,040 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $65,103 | $83,233 | $27,000 |
| Economics | $41,910 | $76,822 | $26,500 |
| Biology | $46,526 | $76,149 | $26,747 |
| Business Administration | $52,657 | $75,859 | $25,000 |
| Chemistry | not reported | $74,568 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $35,605 | $72,958 | $26,750 |
| Mathematics | $49,571 | $72,826 | $25,539 |
| Nutrition Science | not reported | $69,604 | $29,750 |
| Philosophy | not reported | $68,629 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $41,938 | $66,258 | $26,000 |
| Public Health | $43,046 | $65,429 | $27,000 |
| Political Science | $35,330 | $63,584 | $19,900 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $45,215 | $59,783 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $40,054 | $57,489 | $25,925 |
| History | $27,586 | $55,973 | $24,250 |
| Sociology | not reported | $55,361 | $25,596 |
| English | $30,408 | $54,039 | $27,000 |
| Music | $35,311 | $53,384 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $36,236 | $52,637 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $37,140 | $51,492 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomedical Engineering | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Environmental Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $41,020 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $135,640 (Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH), $134,720 (MA), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage $78,180 (Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH), $78,940 (MA), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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