University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,850

2.51% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$17,624

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

85.2%

12,628 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

16,770

66.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

70.1%

1,397 Graduates

About

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Lowell were General Business Administration & Management (615 degrees awarded), Computer Science (218 degrees), and General Psychology (210 degrees).

In 2023, 4,932 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 44.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,705 degrees), 4.78 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (566 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $15,850, which is $−15,153 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Massachusetts-Lowell was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,475 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $15,850, which is $15,154 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,624.

In 2023, 61% of undergraduate students attending University of Massachusetts-Lowell received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,850

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Lowell was $15,850. The cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $−15,154 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-Lowell (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,624

2023 Value

2.23%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Massachusetts-Lowell had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,624. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Massachusetts-Lowell grew by 2.23%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Massachusetts-Lowell (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

$10,015

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Massachusetts-Lowell was of $10,015 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.14% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.3% with respect to 2022, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (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-Lowell was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3475 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-Lowell received 12,628 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 3.06% annual growth. Out of those 12,628 applicants, 10,764 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.2% acceptance rate.

There were 16,770 students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in 2023. 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell has an overall enrollment yield of 19.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

10,764

Accepted Out of 12,628

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Massachusetts-Lowell was 85.2% (10,764 admissions from 12,628 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 86%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 3.06%, while admissions grew by 2.2%.

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

SAT Scores

30%

Submission Percentage (2023)

625

Scores Submitted (2023)

30% of enrolled first-time students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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-Lowell had a total enrollment of 16,770 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is 11,138 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,632. This means that 66.4% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.2% White, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% Asian, 8.24% Black or African American, 2.86% Two or More Races, 0.0656% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0298% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.4%), followed by White Female (19.6%) and Asian Male (8.69%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (18.8%), followed by White Female (17.3%) and Asian Male (3.27%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16,770 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is 11,138 and the part-time enrollment is 5,632. This means that 66.4% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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-Lowell (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

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-Lowell was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Massachusetts-Lowell had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
8,425 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,207 enrolled students
Asian
2,108 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is 50.2% White, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.6% Asian, 8.24% Black or African American, 2.86% Two or More Races, 0.0656% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0298% 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, 1,028 students (6.13%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 522 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Massachusetts-Lowell. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is white (2,705 degrees awarded). There were 4.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (566 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is General Business Administration & Management (615 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (218 degrees) and General Psychology (210 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (879 degrees awarded), Protective Services (441 degrees), and Physical Sciences (88 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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-Lowell are Software developers (1,085,718 people), Other managers (541,512 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (411,470 people), Civil engineers (310,308 people), and Postsecondary teachers (248,068 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in 2023 are Engineering (879 degrees awarded), Protective Services (441 degrees), Physical Sciences (88 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (520 degrees), and English (88 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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-Lowell are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are Engineering (879 degrees awarded), Protective Services (441 degrees), Physical Sciences (88 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (520 degrees), and English (88 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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-Lowell are Computer Systems Design (1,502,775 people), Elementary & secondary schools (837,139 people), Construction (709,137 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (701,852 people), and Banking & related activities (614,247 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-Lowell.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
615 degrees awarded
Computer Science
218 degrees awarded
General Psychology
210 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Massachusetts-Lowell was General Business Administration & Management with 615 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,727

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,205

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,727 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, which is 1.24 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,205).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 692 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.5 times more than the 460 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 460 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.665 times less than the 692 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 47% of students graduating from University of Massachusetts-Lowell completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% 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, 4.65% of graduates (65 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,705 degrees awarded
Asian
566 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
492 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is white (2,705 degrees awarded). There were 4.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (566 degrees).

6.89% of degree recipients (340 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
1,523 degrees awarded
White Female
1,182 degrees awarded
Asian Male
290 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is white male (1,523 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,182 degrees).

Operations

University of Massachusetts-Lowell has an endowment valued at nearly $182M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15.2M (8.34%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Massachusetts-Lowell had a total salary expenditure of 555M. University of Massachusetts-Lowell employs 176 Associate professors, 153 Professors and 127 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are Male Professor (101), Male Associate professor (94), and Female Associate professor (82).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 198 employees, Management, with 179 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 172 employees.

Endowment

$182M

2023 Endowment

13.6%

growth from 2022

University of Massachusetts-Lowell has an endowment valued at about $182M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Massachusetts-Lowell grew 13.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $252M 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-Lowell (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

$45.7M - Federal
$6.88M - State
$537k - Local

As of 2023, University of Massachusetts-Lowell received $45.7M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.88M from state grants and contracts, and $537k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$219M

2023 Salaries

5.37%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Massachusetts-Lowell paid a median of $219M in salaries, which represents 39.5% of their overall expenditure ($555M) and a 5.37% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.34% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.17% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$71.8M

Instructional Salaries

605

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Massachusetts-Lowell paid a total of $71.8M to 605 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.7% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

176 Employees

Computer, Engineering, and Science

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

198 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Lowell were Associate professor with 176 employees, Professor with 153 employees, and Lecturer with 127 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Lowell were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 198 employees, Management with 179 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 172 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Lowell was Male Professor with 101 employees, Male Associate professor with 94 employees, and Female Associate professor with 82 employees.

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

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