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University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA·Public·~83% acceptance

Located in Lowell, MA, University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public university. Admissions are accessible, with about 83% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $17,163 per year after financial aid. About 67% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $64,874 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$17,163/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $30,786
Aid cuts ~$13,623/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 5
RD
Feb 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.43–3.93
SAT (middle 50%)1180–1370
ACT (middle 50%)25–32
Test policyConsidered
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
67%
graduation rate
84%
freshman retention
$61,467
median earnings, 6yr
$64,874
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Massachusetts-Lowell reads an application

What University of Massachusetts-Lowell values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)
Important
Test scoresApplication essaysRecommendationsCharacter / personal qualities
Also considered
Class rankExtracurricularsTalent / abilityFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From University of Massachusetts-Lowell’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Massachusetts-Lowell requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Massachusetts-Lowell requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Massachusetts-Lowell's acceptance rate?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell admits about 83% of applicants.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Lowell cost?
At University of Massachusetts-Lowell, the average net price after aid is about $17,163 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $30,786 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-Lowell?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1180–1370 on the SAT and 25–32 on the ACT.
What are University of Massachusetts-Lowell's application deadlines?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 5, Regular Decision around Feb 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Massachusetts-Lowell value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Massachusetts-Lowell rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Test scores, Application essays, Recommendations, and Character / personal qualities. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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