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University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts · Public · 11,434 undergrads

University of Massachusetts-Lowell admits 83% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

83% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1180–1370 on the SAT.

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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.

13,781 applied, 11,444 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does University of Massachusetts-Lowell cost?

$17,362 a year in-state

Out of state: about $37,158 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $31,226.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$9,180
$30,000–$48,000$9,988
$48,000–$75,000$10,484
$75,000–$110,000$16,122
over $110,000$27,079

Out-of-state tuition is $37,460 a year, against $17,664 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $19,796 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does University of Massachusetts-Lowell need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked University of Massachusetts-Lowell's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Massachusetts-Lowell didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of Massachusetts-Lowell's site

What it's like

11,434
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
Suburb
Campus setting in Lowell, MA.
84%
of first-years come back for year two.
48%
finish in four years. 70% within six.
$78k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$23.3k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is University of Massachusetts-Lowell's acceptance rate?
83% for fall 2024: 11,444 of 13,781 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1180 to 1370 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Lowell cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $10,484 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $31,226.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Lowell cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $37,460 a year, against $17,664 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $17,362 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $19,796 tuition gap gives about $37,158 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Massachusetts-Lowell's graduation rate?
70% of students finish within six years and 48% within four (IPEDS).