University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,078

2021 Average Net Price

$13,227

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.809%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

84.6%

12,493 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

17,597

66% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

69.1%

1,100 Graduates

About

University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Lowell were General Business Administration & Management (623 degrees awarded), General Psychology (230 degrees), and Mechanical Engineering (214 degrees).

In 2021, 4,933 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Massachusetts-Lowell. 41.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,900 degrees), 5.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (510 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $15,078, which is $−13,914 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $15,078, which is $−13,914 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,227.

In 2021, 63% of undergraduate students attending University of Massachusetts-Lowell received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,078

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Lowell was $15,078. The cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $−13,914 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Massachusetts-Lowell (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,227

2021 Value

30.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Massachusetts-Lowell had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,227. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Massachusetts-Lowell grew by 30.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Massachusetts-Lowell (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,615

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Massachusetts-Lowell was of $9,615 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.78% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.809%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Massachusetts-Lowell was 0.809%, which represents 29 out of the 3585 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Massachusetts-Lowell received 12,493 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 3.68% annual growth. Out of those 12,493 applicants, 10,565 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.6% acceptance rate.

There were 17,597 students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in 2021. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Massachusetts-Lowell has an overall enrollment yield of 18.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

10,565

Accepted Out of 12,493

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Massachusetts-Lowell was 84.6% (10,565 admissions from 12,493 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 75.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 3.68%, while admissions grew by 8.33%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Massachusetts-Lowell (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

26%

Submission Percentage (2021)

497

Scores Submitted (2021)

26% of enrolled first-time students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Massachusetts-Lowell had a total enrollment of 17,597 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is 11,617 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,980. This means that 66% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.9% White, 11.8% Asian, 11.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.16% Black or African American, 3.15% Two or More Races, 0.0682% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0682% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (34.1%), followed by White Female (20.7%) and Asian Male (8.21%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (22%), followed by White Female (19.3%) and Asian Male (3.46%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,597 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is 11,617 and the part-time enrollment is 5,980. This means that 66% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), University of Massachusetts-Lowell had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
9,484 enrolled students
Asian
2,074 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,983 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is 53.9% White, 11.8% Asian, 11.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.16% Black or African American, 3.15% Two or More Races, 0.0682% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0682% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,197 students (6.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 803 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Massachusetts-Lowell. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is white (2,900 degrees awarded). There were 5.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (510 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is General Business Administration & Management (623 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (230 degrees) and Mechanical Engineering (214 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (1,001 degrees awarded), Protective Services (399 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (561 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are Software developers (889,212 people), Other managers (544,098 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (363,220 people), Civil engineers (269,563 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (263,903 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in 2021 are Engineering (1,001 degrees awarded), Protective Services (399 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (561 degrees), English (97 degrees), and Psychology (296 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are Engineering (1,001 degrees awarded), Protective Services (399 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (561 degrees), English (97 degrees), and Psychology (296 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are Computer Systems Design (1,031,936 people), Elementary & secondary schools (699,726 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (531,056 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (468,520 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (427,383 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
623 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
230 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
214 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Massachusetts-Lowell was General Business Administration & Management with 623 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Massachusetts-Lowell according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,868

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,065

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2,868 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, which is 1.39 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,065).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Massachusetts-Lowell by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 617 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.7 times more than the 364 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 364 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Lowell in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.59 times less than the 617 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 41% of students graduating from University of Massachusetts-Lowell completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (77.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is Female and White (77.3% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.64% of graduates (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,900 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
510 degrees awarded
Asian
490 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is white (2,900 degrees awarded). There were 5.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (510 degrees).

4.97% of degree recipients (245 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
1,744 degrees awarded
White Female
1,156 degrees awarded
Asian Male
277 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is white male (1,744 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1156 degrees).

Operations

University of Massachusetts-Lowell has an endowment valued at nearly $171M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 14.8M (8.66%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, University of Massachusetts-Lowell had a total salary expenditure of 466M. University of Massachusetts-Lowell employs 172 Associate professors, 148 Professors and 132 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are Male Professor (107), Male Associate professor (90), and Female Associate professor (82).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Lowell are: Management, with 361 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 139 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 136 employees.

Endowment

$171M

2021 Endowment

43.9%

growth from 2020

University of Massachusetts-Lowell has an endowment valued at about $171M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Massachusetts-Lowell grew 43.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $216M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Massachusetts-Lowell (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$38.3M - Federal
$7.41M - State
$218k - Local

As of 2021, University of Massachusetts-Lowell received $38.3M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.41M from state grants and contracts, and $218k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$196M

2021 Salaries

3.17%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Massachusetts-Lowell paid a median of $196M in salaries, which represents 42% of their overall expenditure ($466M) and a 3.17% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$69.4M

Instructional Salaries

627

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Massachusetts-Lowell paid a total of $69.4M to 627 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

172 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

361 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Lowell were Associate professor with 172 employees, Professor with 148 employees, and Assistant professor with 132 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Lowell were Management with 361 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 139 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 136 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Lowell was Male Professor with 107 employees, Male Associate professor with 90 employees, and Female Associate professor with 82 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.