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University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston,
MA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate81%
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About UMass Boston
University of Massachusetts Boston is a public, state university in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. UMass Boston was founded in 1964. The university currently enrolls around 15,586 students per year, including 12,221 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Massachusetts Boston
It is moderately difficult to get into UMass Boston. Around 81% of applicants get into UMass Boston each year. In 2022, 15,757 out of 19,512 total applicants were accepted.
| University of Massachusetts Boston Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 81% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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University of Massachusetts Boston is located in the city of Boston, Massachusetts,.
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College Info
UMass Boston Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UMass Boston is Feb 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UMass Boston is Jun 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
UMass Boston SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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UMass Boston Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$33,771
In State$55,447
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$14,905
$36,581
Fees
$630
$630
Housing
$17,436
$17,436
Books
$800
$800
Student Life
Wondering what life at UMass Boston is like? There are approximately 15,586 students enrolled at UMass Boston, including 12,221 undergraduate students and 3,365 graduate students. 80% percent of students attend school full-time, 91% percent are from MA and 9% percent of students are from other states.
80%
Full Time20%
Part Time91%
In State9%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
15,586
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
81%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 15
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