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University of Massachusetts-Lowell
College admissions information for University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
General Information
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Contact Information 1 University Ave, Lowell, MA 01854-5104 WWW.UML.EDU admissions@uml.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Doctoral/Research Universities |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. University of Massachusetts-Lowell FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 11,213 (8,683 undergraduate) | Campus Setting Suburb: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 66% under 25, 29% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $40 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 4,546 | 2,637 | 1,909 |
| Percent admitted | 70 | 74 | 65 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 38 | 39 | 37 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Recommendations | X | |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 1226 | 99 |
| ACT | ||
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 470 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | ||
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Math | ||
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $8,444 | $8,166 | $7,891 |
| Out-of-State | $19,714 | $19,068 | $18,424 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,365 | $6,312 | $6,011 |
| Other | $1,100 | $1,068 | $1,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Other | $1,770 | $2,368 | $2,365 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $3,270 | $3,868 | $3,865 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $16,509 | $16,146 | $15,502 |
| Off Campus | $13,314 | $13,634 | $13,356 |
| Off Campus with Family | $12,314 | $12,634 | $12,356 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $27,779 | $27,048 | $26,035 |
| Off Campus | $24,584 | $24,536 | $23,889 |
| Off Campus with Family | $23,584 | $23,536 | $22,889 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Crimson Hawks still the best (The Sentinel)
Oct 11 2008
There is a reason why Indiana (Pa.) University is ranked No. 1 in Division II field hockey. The Crimson Hawks sport an air-tight defense, an opportunistic offense and, not surprisingly, an undefeated team.
Owls sweep KSC Invitational (The Equinox)
Oct 10 2008
It was a clean sweep for the men's and women's cross country teams of Keene State College, winning both team races at the 14th annual KSC Invitational at the Owl athletic complex. Saturday, Oct. 4th was a brisk, sunny day for the men and women's teams to run in front of family and friends.
UMass-Lowell gets an asteroid all its own
Sep 12 2008
An asteroid measuring 2.5 to 5.5 miles across has been named after UMass Lowell. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) in August officially christened minor planet No. 7806 as “Umasslowell” in honor of the University’s academic and scientific achievements. The official citation for 7806 Umasslowell, published in Minor Planet Center Circular No. 63639, reads: “The University of Massachusetts at Lowell is an educational and research institution with roots dating back...
Harring Hails Largest Recruiting Class for 2009
Jul 24 2008
Head Coach Kenn Harring FROM CBB NEWS SOURCE LOWELL, MA (July 18, 2008) – Sophomore Matt Lawlor (Dracut, MA) and freshmen Patrick Devlin (Tewksbury, MA) and Vincent DePierro (Tewksbury, MA), each former Merrimack Valley Conference standouts, highlighted UMass Lowell’s 2008-09 incoming class, Head Coach Ken Harring announced Monday. The class of 19 players – which includes 16 freshmen and three transfers – is the largest in Harring’s...
