School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125-3393 (617) 287-6000 Fax: (617) 287-5999 [email protected] Contact: Liliana Mickle Director of Admissions |
Main Address 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125-3393 (617) 287-5000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 10,478 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,020 Degree-seeking undergrads: 9,564 Graduate enrollment: 3,639 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Out-of-state application fee: $60 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 63% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 75% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B Computer & Information Sciences Community media and technology C Engineering Engineering Physics B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General B,C Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Gerontology B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies C Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Community Organization/Advocacy B,C Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of Massachusetts-Boston Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (617) 287-5000 |
| Website: | www.umb.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.umb.edu/admissions |
| Address: | 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125-3393 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 15,989 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 48% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 10,787 (67% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $14,613 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $35,075 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 86% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $11,943 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Massachusetts-Boston Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 4 | 2 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Education | 9 | 1 | 7 | 2 | |
| Engineering | 2 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 27 | 44 | 42 | 18 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Massachusetts-Boston and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $14,613 |
| Out-of-state | $35,075 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $18,888 |
| Out-of-state | $36,435 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,953 | 86% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,778 | 78% | $11,943 |
| Student loan aid | 1,348 | 59% | $7,032 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 8,069 | 63% | $9,731 |
| Federal student loans | 6,433 | 51% | $6,786 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Massachusetts-Boston. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Massachusetts-Boston students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 13,649 | 5,208 | 8,441 | Percent admitted | 100% | 74% | 78% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 16% | 17% | 15% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Massachusetts-Boston Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 15,989 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 12,595 |
| Graduate enrollment | 3,394 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Massachusetts-Boston Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
- Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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