University of Massachusetts-Boston
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 11,512 students.
About This School
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public institution located in Boston, Massachusetts with approximately 11,512 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Massachusetts-Boston has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,707 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
What This School Looks For
From the school's most recent Common Data Set (2023-24). What the admissions office actually weighs:
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates earn most above the national rate in Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness ($64,665 vs $54,562 nationally), and most below it in Economics ($70,552 vs $82,686).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 414 | $72,746 | $68,257 | +$4,489 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 372 | $95,648 | $88,910 | +$6,738 |
| Psychology, General | 251 | $52,200 | $50,706 | +$1,494 |
| Biology, General | 206 | $65,815 | $57,214 | +$8,601 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 162 | $64,665 | $54,562 | +$10,103 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 144 | $62,222 | $55,378 | +$6,844 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 114 | $83,405 | $92,374 | −$8,969 |
| Economics | 85 | $70,552 | $82,686 | −$12,134 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 75 | $53,347 | $48,590 | +$4,757 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 66 | $60,411 | $56,359 | +$4,052 |
| Political Science and Government | 54 | $63,131 | $63,293 | −$162 |
| Sociology | 51 | $58,394 | $52,657 | +$5,737 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (11,512 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: University of Massachusetts-Boston Common Data Set (2023-24).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Massachusetts-Boston
100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125-3393
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston?
University of Massachusetts-Boston has an acceptance rate of 84%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of Massachusetts-Boston hard to get into?
Not especially. University of Massachusetts-Boston has an acceptance rate of 84%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Boston cost?
The average net price at University of Massachusetts-Boston is about $17,707 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston?
University of Massachusetts-Boston has a graduation rate of 49%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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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