University of Massachusetts-Boston

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,077
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	49%

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, UMass Boston is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that UMass Boston is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Massachusetts-Boston is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at UMass Boston is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Massachusetts state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 63% whereas the national average was 49%.

UMass Boston boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,677

Cost of attendance at University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,139

Cost of attendance at University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at University of Massachusetts-Boston received on average $11,767 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,767

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,146	53%	$5,116	$5,862,673
Other Federal Grant	1,953	90%	$4,223	$8,247,934
State Grant/Scholarships	1,157	53%	$2,170	$2,510,493
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,838	85%	$7,207	$13,246,510
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,040	94%	$11,767	$24,004,937

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Massachusetts-Boston students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Massachusetts-Boston students is 49.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.8%.

49.0%

asian 54.6% 130 students
African American 44.0% 102 students
white 51.7% 262 students
unknown 45.3% 24 students
hispanic 41.8% 105 students
International Students 52.0% 103 students
Mixed Race 46.1% 24 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Little East Conference
Basketball Little East Conference
Track and Cross Country Little East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Massachusetts-Boston provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Massachusetts-Boston offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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