University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About University of Massachusetts-Boston
The University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) is a public university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The university is a member of the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities and the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production". It is the only public research university in Boston and is part of the five-campus University of Massachusetts system. As of January 2025, the University of Massachusetts Boston offered 239 areas of study across undergraduate, graduate, and certificate levels. These included 68 bachelor's degree programs, 49 master's degree programs, and 30 doctoral programs along with numerous concentrations, tracks, minors, and certificate programs.
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84%
Acceptance
$17,707
Net price
11,512
Enrollment
49%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
84%
Acceptance rate
1,194
SAT average
27
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$17,707
Average net price
$15,908
In-state tuition
$38,125
Out-of-state tuition
$19,128
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$30,544
Total cost of attendance
42%
Students receiving Pell grants
51%
Students with federal loans
$21,974
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$65,865
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$53,521
Median earnings (6 yrs)
49%
Graduation rate
70%
Retention rate
80%
Earn more than a HS grad
$19,582
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
11,512
Total enrollment
15%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
43%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Massachusetts-Boston FAQ
Is University of Massachusetts-Boston a public or private school?
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public institution located in Boston, MA.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston?
University of Massachusetts-Boston has an acceptance rate of 84%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Boston cost?
The average annual net price at University of Massachusetts-Boston is $17,707 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $15,908 in-state and $38,125 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston?
About 49% of students at University of Massachusetts-Boston complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Massachusetts-Boston students earn a median of $65,865 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Massachusetts-Boston?
Admitted students at University of Massachusetts-Boston have an average SAT score of 1,194 and an ACT midpoint of 27. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of Massachusetts-Boston?
University of Massachusetts-Boston enrolls about 11,512 students.
Campus
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