Boston, Massachusetts · Public · 11,512 undergrads
University of Massachusetts-Boston admitted 84% of applicants for fall 2024 (17,813 of 21,262, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1070–1290.
The numbers
Applied
21,262
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
22–29
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
12%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$60
waivers exist
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Can I get into University of Massachusetts-Boston?
84% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1070–1290 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
21,262 applied, 17,813 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does University of Massachusetts-Boston need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked University of Massachusetts-Boston's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Massachusetts-Boston didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is University of Massachusetts-Boston's acceptance rate?
University of Massachusetts-Boston admitted 84% of applicants for fall 2024 (17,813 of 21,262, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Boston?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1070–1290. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
