University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA · Public · 11,512 undergraduates

University of Massachusetts-Boston admitted 84% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1070–1290 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $22,548 a year. Within six years, 51% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
84%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1070–1290
ACT middle 50%
22–29

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$36,898 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$22,548 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$22,057 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$16,558 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$39,365 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
51%
Students who return for a second year
70%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$70,597 a year
Median debt at graduation
$22,089

Students

Undergraduates
11,512
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
48%
Student-faculty ratio
15 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Business, management and marketing
16%
Health professions
15%
Psychology
11%
Computer and information sciences
10%
Biological and biomedical sciences
10%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.