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University of Massachusetts - Boston is one of the leading colleges in Massachusetts. Deadlines for application are Early Action - November 1 and Regular - February 15 . For more information, call 617-287-6000 or send email at enrollment.info@umb.edu.

N/A Enrolled N/A Acceptance Rate 24 - 30 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 0
    • Average HS GPA: N/A
    • Acceptance Rate: N/A

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 12% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 13% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 15% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 20% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 21% — 2.50 - 2.99
    • 1% — 2.00 - 2.49

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    530 - 640
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    530 - 640
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    24 - 30

  • Deadlines

    Early Action
    November 1
    Regular
    February 15

Academics

  • Majors

    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    African Studies.
    American/United States Studies/Civilization.
    Asian Studies/Civilization.
    Latin American Studies.
    Women's Studies.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Management Science.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Information Technology.
    EDUCATION.
    Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
    ENGINEERING.
    Computer Engineering, General.
    Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
    French Language and Literature.
    Italian Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
    HISTORY.
    History.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Environmental Studies.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy, Other.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    Chemistry, Other.
    Physics.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
    Social Work.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Economics.
    Geography.
    Political Science and Government, Other.
    Social Sciences, General.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Music History, Literature, and Theory.
    Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.

  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Doctoral/Professional
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate
    • Post-Master's certificate

  • Prominent Alumni

    Josh Cassada
    Astronaut, NASA, Houston, Texas.
    Amy Wakeland
    First Lady of Los Angeles, CA
    Allison Maki
    Senior VP of Administration & Chief Financial Officer, Detroit Lions, Detroit, MI,
    Rev. Faith Fowler
    Exec. Director, Cass Community Social Services, Detroit, MI
    Martin Nesbitt
    CEO, Vistria Group; Board Chair, Barack Obama Foundation, Chicago, IL
    Molly Ann Swart
    Senior Trade Advisor, Automotive, French Embassy Trade Office, Birmingham, MI
    Douglas Parker
    Chief Executive Officer, American Airlines, Fort Worth, Texas.

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    N/A

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $14187
    Required Fees
    $490
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $800
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    $1500
    Transportation for Commuters
    $1550
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $16358

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    N/A
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • N/A
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • N/A
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • No
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    No

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 77/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    12269
    Foreign Countries Represented
    150

  • Demographics

    • Asian 15.38%
    • African-American 17.87%
    • Hispanic 18.91%
    • Caucasian 34.36%
    • Male 42%
    • Female 58%
    • Аre out of state 7

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    9%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 68/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    40%
    Campus Environment
    Large Urban
    Fire safety rating
    60*

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    152
    Number of Honor Societies
    4
    Number of Social Sororities
    1

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division III
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Ice Hockey
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Ice Hockey
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Health
    Womens Center
    LGBT Support Groups
    Minority Support Groups
    Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University

  • Sustainability

    University of Massachusetts—Boston’s new Integrated Science Complex was the focus of the Green Buildings Tour for the ACUPCC 2014 Presidential Summit of Climate Leadership in Boston.The school was recognized by the state’s department of transportation for excellence in commuting options. The school’s first 74-kilowatt capacity solar photovoltaic array generated more than 87,000 kWh in FY14 .and it is currently completing its second new building, the General Academic Building seeking LEED Silver certification. It’s the only public university in Massachusetts to have signed the international Talloires Declaration, and is part of the ACUPCC. The school has an extensive recycling program and composting program as well as a student-led leftover food harvesting program.. Organic coffee and locally grown food is widely available and dining services uses cage-free eggs. Biodegradable plates and trays from the Campus Center dining hall are composted. The harbor location of the school allows students to learn about sustainability at the new UMB School for the Environment. participate in residential marine research programs at Nantucket, collaborate with Boston area colleges onsustainability, clean energy internships, develop green harbors projects applying concepts of Living Labs and biomicry, and more. The free campus shuttle fleet conveys increasing numbers of students from three satellite locations around campus to the subway and back. Student-led installation of hydration stations save more than 300,000 bottles from reaching landfills a year while its bike share program, Hubway, is in its third year. Degrees and professional certifications in environmental sciences, green chemistry, clean energy and sustainable facilities management complement campus engagement in regional marine conservation, global environmental governance and renewable energy economics. The campus is working on leading regional climate preparedness planning and resilience efforts.

    Green rating
    N/A

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 5 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 6 years
    N/A

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    • Regional Alumni
    Opportunities at School
    • Coop
    • Experiential
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Appointment Required: No
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: 30 min.
      Campus Tours
      • N/A

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      N/A
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