University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public 4-year college in Lowell, Massachusetts with 11,434 undergraduates. It admits 83% of applicants, costs an average of $17,362 a year after grants and graduates 69% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell acceptance rate and admissions
University of Massachusetts-Lowell admitted 83% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 590 to 680, math 590 to 690). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Early action II | Jan 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision | Feb 15, 2027 |
Next deadline: Early action, Nov 5, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: $70 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $17,664 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $37,460 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $16,922 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $31,226 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $17,362 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $17,362 a year after grants and scholarships, $13,864 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run University of Massachusetts-Lowell's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 69% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $77,989 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $23,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 30% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell majors and what graduates earn
University of Massachusetts-Lowell awarded bachelor's degrees in 44 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians ($120,219).
All 44 majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 13 | n/a | $120,219 | n/a |
| Computer science | 197 | $85,033 | $111,612 | $23,603 |
| Electrical engineering | 95 | $81,683 | $101,054 | $24,016 |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | 19 | $80,343 | $100,428 | $26,945 |
| Computer engineering | 38 | $80,363 | $97,547 | $23,250 |
| Chemical engineering | 56 | $82,752 | $94,972 | $26,818 |
| Mechanical engineering | 195 | $77,498 | $94,841 | $23,403 |
| Nursing | 103 | $82,179 | $93,650 | $26,636 |
| Physics | 16 | n/a | $91,438 | $27,000 |
| Information science | 151 | $78,785 | $89,715 | $21,348 |
| Medical lab science | 44 | $70,261 | $86,040 | $24,981 |
| Civil engineering | 58 | $73,312 | $83,233 | $24,375 |
| Economics | 21 | $58,502 | $76,822 | $21,381 |
| Biology | 106 | $49,783 | $76,149 | $22,500 |
| Business administration | 556 | $58,936 | $75,859 | $22,300 |
| Chemistry | 21 | $59,501 | $74,568 | $22,000 |
| Mathematics | 43 | $52,089 | $72,826 | $25,250 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 15 | n/a | $69,604 | $25,750 |
| Philosophy | 6 | n/a | $68,629 | n/a |
| Criminal justice | 178 | $50,077 | $66,258 | $21,500 |
| Public health | 82 | $47,487 | $65,429 | $23,250 |
| Political science | 20 | $44,863 | $63,584 | $18,668 |
| Environmental science | 26 | $52,026 | $59,783 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | 212 | $45,342 | $57,489 | $22,189 |
| History | 25 | $49,333 | $55,973 | $22,000 |
| Sociology | 12 | $49,788 | $55,361 | $21,500 |
| English | 81 | $38,731 | $54,039 | $25,215 |
| Music | 37 | $38,279 | $53,384 | $27,000 |
| Fine and studio arts | 23 | n/a | $52,637 | $27,000 |
| Liberal arts and general studies | 78 | $46,231 | $51,492 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 70 | $41,600 | n/a | $23,799 |
| Biomedical engineering | 42 | $79,306 | n/a | $23,250 |
| Teacher education by grade level | 30 | $49,841 | n/a | $23,120 |
| Graphic and industrial design | 26 | $42,585 | n/a | $27,000 |
| Linguistics | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Radio, TV and digital media | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental engineering | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Arts management | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial engineering | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pharmacy | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Peace and conflict studies | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Area Studies | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
70 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 70 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 489 | $99,899 | $24,014 |
| Computer science | Master's | 119 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 78 | $90,878 | $22,932 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Master's | 54 | $110,300 | n/a |
| International relations | Master's | 53 | $78,861 | $17,690 |
| Mechanical engineering | Master's | 47 | $98,248 | n/a |
| Electrical engineering | Master's | 46 | $111,214 | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 45 | $61,851 | $25,825 |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 44 | $106,842 | n/a |
| Business analytics and operations research | Master's | 36 | $91,958 | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 35 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 34 | $106,311 | n/a |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | Master's | 33 | $94,034 | n/a |
| Civil engineering | Master's | 29 | $86,513 | $20,500 |
| Biology | Master's | 28 | n/a | $16,004 |
| Computer engineering | Master's | 24 | $114,965 | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 20 | $73,202 | n/a |
| Biomedical engineering | Master's | 20 | $88,985 | n/a |
| Applied mathematics | Master's | 20 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | Master's | 20 | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 20 | $83,770 | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 19 | $65,517 | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 19 | $61,235 | $39,105 |
| Nursing | Master's | 19 | $118,843 | n/a |
| Engineering, Other | Master's | 18 | $83,577 | n/a |
| Behavioral sciences | Master's | 17 | n/a | n/a |
| Pharmacy | Master's | 17 | n/a | n/a |
| Health administration | Master's | 16 | $86,030 | n/a |
| Chemistry | Doctoral | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | Doctoral | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Master's | 14 | n/a | n/a |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | Doctoral | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Chemical engineering | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Research and experimental psychology | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental science | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Ecology and evolutionary biology | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Nutrition Sciences | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer science | Doctoral | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Chemistry | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical lab science | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical engineering | Doctoral | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Security Science and Technology | Doctoral | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | Doctoral | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer engineering | Doctoral | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Biomedical engineering | Doctoral | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Chemical engineering | Doctoral | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical engineering | Doctoral | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Peace and conflict studies | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| International/Globalization Studies | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Social Sciences, General | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| History | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial engineering | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Industrial engineering | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Civil engineering | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering, Other | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Marine Sciences | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Master's | 0 | $67,737 | $39,032 |
| Finance | Master's | 0 | $89,894 | n/a |
Students and location
- 11,434 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 42% women, 58% men
- 17 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell admitted 83% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Lowell cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $17,664 for in-state students and $37,460 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $17,362 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 590 to 680 in reading and writing and 590 to 690 in math, and 25 to 32 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is University of Massachusetts-Lowell test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Massachusetts-Lowell reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
69% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $77,989 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.