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University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA·Public·11,848 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Massachusetts residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 11,848 students.

83%
Accept
11,848
Students
$18,282
Net Price
51%
Grad Rate
$53,700
Earnings
10 yr
$15,000
Debt

About This School

University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public institution located in Boston, Massachusetts with approximately 11,848 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Massachusetts-Boston has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,282 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $53,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

The University of Massachusetts Boston is a public university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — the $18,282 average net price and low $15,000 median debt are genuinely appealing for a Boston education, and the $53,700 median earnings hold up reasonably well. The real concern is the 51% graduation rate, meaning roughly half of students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, self-motivated, and have a clear plan — but come in with eyes open about the completion challenge.

Founded
1964
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing17%
Health Professions16%
Psychology10%
Social Sciences9%
Biological Sciences9%
Computer Science8%
English3%
Communications3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Joe RoganDana WhiteDennis LehaneBiz StoneJohn F. KellyJanet T. MillsGina McCarthyThomas MeninoJoseph P. Kennedy IIKen CaseyJohn TsangSenda Berenson Abbott

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1188
Reading 75th %ile650
Math 75th %ile640

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite27

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$15,496
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,174
Avg Net Price
$18,282
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants43%
Median debt at graduation$15,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
51%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
73%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$53,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$15,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$53,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.6x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White31%
Black18%
Hispanic/Latino20%
Asian16%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (11,848 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of Massachusetts-Boston

100 Morrissey Boulevard

Boston, MA 02125-3393

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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