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University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA·Public·~84% acceptance

University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public university in Boston, MA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 84% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $17,707 per year. About 50% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $65,865 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$17,707/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $30,544
Aid cuts ~$12,837/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1, 2026
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.38–3.88
SAT (middle 50%)1070–1290
ACT (middle 50%)22–29
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
50%
graduation rate
70%
freshman retention
$53,521
median earnings, 6yr
$65,865
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Massachusetts-Boston's acceptance rate?
University of Massachusetts-Boston admits about 84% of applicants.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Boston cost?
At University of Massachusetts-Boston, the average net price after aid is about $17,707 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $30,544 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Massachusetts-Boston?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1070–1290 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT.
What are University of Massachusetts-Boston's application deadlines?
University of Massachusetts-Boston's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, 2026, Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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