University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA · Public

Acceptance rate
83%
Average SAT
1,285
ACT midpoint
29
Enrollment
11,434
In-state tuition
$16,966
Out-of-state tuition
$36,264
Avg net price
$17,163
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1180 and 1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 29

Popular programs at University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Business Administration, Management and Operations.603
2Criminal Justice and Corrections.207
3Psychology, General.192
4Computer Science.173
5Mechanical Engineering.166
6Information Science/Studies.160
7Biology, General.117
8Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.106
9English Language and Literature, General.94
10Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.91
11Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.89
12Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.87
13Public Health.67
14Computer Engineering.66
15Chemical Engineering.59
16Civil Engineering.55
17Mathematics.54
18Biomedical/Medical Engineering.48
19Music.47
20Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.44

Showing top 20 of 41 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

University of Massachusetts-Lowell has an acceptance rate of 83% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

Admitted students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell typically score between 1180 and 1370 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Massachusetts-Lowell cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is approximately $17,163 per year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

4-year graduation rate data for University of Massachusetts-Lowell is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.