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University of Massachusetts-Boston
College admissions information for University of Massachusetts-Boston.
General Information
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Contact Information 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125-3393 www.umb.edu undergrad@umb.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
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 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-Boston FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 12,362 (9,246 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 57% under 25, 39% over 25 | Campus Housing No |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $40 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 3,666 | 1,543 | 2,123 |
| Percent admitted | 63 | 61 | 65 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 36 | 38 | 35 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Recommendations | 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 | 896 | 92 |
| ACT | ||
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 420 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| 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 | $8,546 | $8,265 | $8,024 |
| Out-of-State | $19,977 | $19,320 | $18,757 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,500 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| Other | $2,340 | $2,240 | $2,100 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $2,340 | $2,240 | $2,100 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| Off Campus | $20,186 | $19,805 | $19,434 |
| Off Campus with Family | $11,686 | $11,305 | $10,934 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| Off Campus | $31,617 | $30,860 | $30,167 |
| Off Campus with Family | $23,117 | $22,360 | $21,667 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
GMC's leader excited to start (Rutland Herald)
Sep 6 2008
POULTNEY -- While Green Mountain College President Paul Fonteyn welcomed the newest class of freshmen and transfer students to the next step of their life at Thursday's 175th convocation ceremony, students also welcomed the new president to his. ... - By DAWSON RASPUZZI Herald Staff
South Shore walkers, runners to compete in Komen Race for a Cure (The Patriot Ledger)
Sep 6 2008
Team Lighthouse - started by Elise DeCola, a 38-year-old mother of two who lives in Plymouth and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 - has a goal to raise $10,000 this year for breast cancer research.
Sep 8 2008
Rod Odom, a 6-foot-8 junior small forward from Long Island who plays at the Middlesex (Ma.) School, picked up a scholarship offer Sunday from Seton Hall. “Seton Hall’s offered him,” Rod Odom Sr. said of his son. “He’s got a few other offers, Harvard, William & Mary, Penn. He goes to a really competitive school and he’s a real smart kid.” Asked to describe his son’s game, Rod Sr....
Aug 25 2008
Blue Mass. Group is, of course, in Denver en masse and blogging up a storm. Boston City Councilor Mike Ross is blogging the convention, too. Newton Alderman Steve Linsky is also blogging, as is Seth Gitell. Eduardo de Oliveira is blogging for the UMass-Boston-based New England Ethnic News. John Daley is there, although staying away from politics. Others?
