University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About University of Massachusetts-Boston

University of Massachusetts-Boston is a mid-sized, public institution in Boston, MA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 11,512 students. The acceptance rate is 84%. 49% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $65,865.

84%

Acceptance

$17,707

Net price

11,512

Enrollment

49%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

84%

Acceptance rate

1,194

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading540–650

SAT Math530–640

ACT Composite22–29

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$17,707

Average net price

$15,908

In-state tuition

$38,125

Out-of-state tuition

$19,128

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$30,544

Total cost of attendance

42%

Students receiving Pell grants

51%

Students with federal loans

$21,974

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$14,070

$30–48K

$13,558

$48–75K

$15,663

$75–110K

$20,885

$110K+

$25,571

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business16.4%

Health & Nursing15.4%

Psychology11.3%

Computer Science10.2%

Biology9.5%

Social Sciences8.1%

Parks & Recreation5.8%

Criminal Justice4.5%

Education3.0%

Natural Resources2.6%

After Graduation

$65,865

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$53,521

Median earnings (6 yrs)

49%

Graduation rate

70%

Retention rate

80%

Earn more than a HS grad

$19,582

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

11,512

Total enrollment

15%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

43%

First-generation

Gender balance

55% women

45% men

Race & ethnicity

White

30%

Hispanic

21%

Black

18%

Asian

16%

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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