University of Massachusetts-Boston

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,905

2.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$17,554

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

83%

20,918 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

15,810

74.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

51.1%

914 Graduates

About

University of Massachusetts-Boston is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Boston were General Business Administration & Management (414 degrees awarded), Nursing School (332 degrees), and General Psychology (251 degrees).

In 2023, 3,589 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Massachusetts-Boston. 63.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,556 degrees), 3.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (495 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Boston is $14,905, which is $−16,098 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Massachusetts-Boston was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,577 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Boston is $14,905, which is $16,099 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,554.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending University of Massachusetts-Boston received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,905

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Boston was $14,905. The cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Boston is $−16,099 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Massachusetts-Boston (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,554

2023 Value

2.52%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Massachusetts-Boston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,554. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Massachusetts-Boston grew by 2.52%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Massachusetts-Boston (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,865

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Massachusetts-Boston was of $15,865 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.22% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Massachusetts-Boston (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at University of Massachusetts-Boston received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 25.5% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Massachusetts-Boston (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Massachusetts-Boston was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3577 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Massachusetts-Boston received 20,918 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.21% annual growth. Out of those 20,918 applicants, 17,353 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83% acceptance rate.

There were 15,810 students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2023. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Massachusetts-Boston has an overall enrollment yield of 14.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

17,353

Accepted Out of 20,918

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Massachusetts-Boston was 83% (17,353 admissions from 20,918 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 80.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 7.21%, while admissions grew by 10.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Massachusetts-Boston (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2023)

695

Scores Submitted (2023)

28% of enrolled first-time students at University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Massachusetts-Boston had a total enrollment of 15,810 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Boston is 11,716 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,094. This means that 74.1% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Boston are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts-Boston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33.1% White, 16.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Black or African American, 13.6% Asian, 3.57% Two or More Races, 0.0886% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0506% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Boston in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (18.2%), followed by White Male (13.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.8%), followed by White Male (10.6%) and Black or African American Female (4.94%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,810 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Boston is 11,716 and the part-time enrollment is 4,094. This means that 74.1% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Boston are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Massachusetts-Boston (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Massachusetts-Boston had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Massachusetts-Boston (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,230 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,636 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,436 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts-Boston is 33.1% White, 16.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% Black or African American, 13.6% Asian, 3.57% Two or More Races, 0.0886% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0506% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,032 students (6.53%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 979 more women than men received degrees from University of Massachusetts-Boston. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston is white (1,556 degrees awarded). There were 3.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (495 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Massachusetts-Boston is General Business Administration & Management (414 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing School (332 degrees) and General Psychology (251 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Massachusetts-Boston, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (39 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (170 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (59 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston are Elementary & middle school teachers (159,168 people), Other managers (135,412 people), Secondary school teachers (124,227 people), Postsecondary teachers (115,118 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (109,369 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2023 are Cultural & Gender Studies (39 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (170 degrees), Language & Linguistics (59 degrees), English (99 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (61 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston are Cultural & Gender Studies (39 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (170 degrees), Language & Linguistics (59 degrees), English (99 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (61 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston are Elementary & secondary schools (922,719 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (565,971 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (374,877 people), Legal services (368,147 people), and Computer Systems Design (288,276 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Massachusetts-Boston.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
414 degrees awarded
Nursing School
332 degrees awarded
General Psychology
251 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Massachusetts-Boston was General Business Administration & Management with 414 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Massachusetts-Boston according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,305

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,284

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,305 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Boston, which is 0.571 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,284).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 244 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Boston in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.988 times less than the 247 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 334 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Boston in Nursing School, which is 6.3 times more than the 53 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from University of Massachusetts-Boston completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (68.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Massachusetts-Boston is Female and Asian (68.5% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.81% of graduates (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,556 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
495 degrees awarded
Black or African American
495 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Massachusetts-Boston is white (1,556 degrees awarded). There were 3.14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (495 degrees).

3.57% of degree recipients (128 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,020 degrees awarded
White Male
536 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
344 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Massachusetts-Boston is white female (1,020 degrees awarded). There were 1.9 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (536 degrees).

Operations

University of Massachusetts-Boston has an endowment valued at nearly $147M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 17.6M (11.9%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Massachusetts-Boston had a total salary expenditure of 492M. University of Massachusetts-Boston employs 225 Lecturers, 220 Associate professors and 141 Professors. Most academics at University of Massachusetts-Boston are Female Lecturer (129), Male Associate professor (113), and Female Associate professor (107).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Boston are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 382 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 200 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 174 employees.

Endowment

$147M

2023 Endowment

16.6%

growth from 2022

University of Massachusetts-Boston has an endowment valued at about $147M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Massachusetts-Boston grew 16.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $286M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Massachusetts-Boston (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$30.6M - Federal
$22.8M - State
$2.73M - Local

As of 2023, University of Massachusetts-Boston received $30.6M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $22.8M from state grants and contracts, and $2.73M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$221M

2023 Salaries

7.51%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Massachusetts-Boston paid a median of $221M in salaries, which represents 45% of their overall expenditure ($492M) and a 7.51% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.31% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.63% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$75.8M

Instructional Salaries

709

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Massachusetts-Boston paid a total of $75.8M to 709 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

225 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

382 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Boston were Lecturer with 225 employees, Associate professor with 220 employees, and Professor with 141 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Boston were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 382 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 200 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 174 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Lecturer
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Boston was Female Lecturer with 129 employees, Male Associate professor with 113 employees, and Female Associate professor with 107 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Massachusetts-Boston.

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