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University of Massachusetts-Boston

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Acceptance Rate 78.90 %
SAT Average 1,170
2023 Tuition & Fees $36,105
($15,131)
Student Population 15,637
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,819

Academic Overview

University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public, four-years institute located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $15,131 for Massachusetts residents and $36,105 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 15,637 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 78.90% and the graduation rate is 49% last year.
The salary after graduation from University of Massachusetts-Boston varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $53,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, Massachusetts-Boston's tuition & fees is $15,131 for Massachusetts residents and $36,105 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 average tuition & fees are $19,499 for in-state students and $37,484 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Massachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$15,131$36,105
Graduate$19,499$37,484
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at Massachusetts-Boston. The acceptance rate of Massachusetts-Boston is 78.90% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 17.38%. The average graduation rate is 49% and the transfer-out rate is 25%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,819 and 79% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 15,637 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for University of Massachusetts-Boston is 78.90 %.
Acceptance Rate
78.90%
Graduation Rate for University of Massachusetts-Boston is 49 %
Graduation Rate
49%
Transfer-out Rate for University of Massachusetts-Boston is 25 %
Transfer-out Rate
25%
Retention Rate for University of Massachusetts-Boston is 75 %
Retention Rate
75%
Student Population for University of Massachusetts-Boston is 15,637
Student Population
15,637
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of Massachusetts-Boston is 15 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,819 at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,819

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125-3393
Phone617-287-5000
WEBwww.umb.edu/
Admissionwww.umb.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.umb.edu/admissions
Financial Aidwww.umb.edu/admissions/financial_aid_scholarships
Net Price Calculatorhttps://umb.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Veterans Tuitionadmissions.umb.edu/veterans
Disability Servicewww.umb.edu/academics/vpass/disability

Offered Degrees

Massachusetts-Boston offers 151 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree480
Post Bachelor's Degree250
Master's Degree470
Post Master's Degree40
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship220
Doctor's degree - professional practice10

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Massachusetts-Boston offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,000)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,390)

Veterans Benefits

University of Massachusetts-Boston has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗

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