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University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA·Public·11,512 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 11,512 students.

84%
Accept
11,512
Students
$17,707
Net Price
49%
Grad Rate
$53,700
Earnings
10 yr
$21,974
Debt

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.

Founded
1964
Setting
Large city
Avg Faculty Salary
$12,724

Popular Programs

Health Professions16%
Business & Marketing15%
Psychology11%
Computer Science9%
Biological Sciences9%
Social Sciences9%
Education3%
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

Test Policy: Considered but not required

SAT Scores

Average Composite1194
Reading 75th %ile650
Math 75th %ile640

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite27

What This School Looks For

From the school's most recent Common Data Set (2023-24). What the admissions office actually weighs:

Academic GPAVery Important
Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
Recommendation lettersImportant
Application essayImportant
Character / personal qualitiesImportant
Talent / abilityConsidered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
First generation statusConsidered
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
20,918 students applied, 17,353 were admitted, and 2,463 enrolled.

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$15,908
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,125
Avg Net Price
$17,707
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$14,070
$30–48k$13,558
$48–75k$15,663
$75–110k$20,885
$110k+$25,571

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants42%
Median debt at graduation$21,974

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
49%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
70%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$53,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$21,974
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$44,100
Female graduates$41,500

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).

MajorGradsHereNationalDiff
Business Administration, Management and Operations414$72,746$68,257+$4,489
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing372$95,648$88,910+$6,738
Psychology, General251$52,200$50,706+$1,494
Biology, General206$65,815$57,214+$8,601
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness162$64,665$54,562+$10,103
Criminal Justice and Corrections144$62,222$55,378+$6,844
Computer and Information Sciences, General114$83,405$92,374−$8,969
Economics85$70,552$82,686−$12,134
English Language and Literature, General75$53,347$48,590+$4,757
Communication and Media Studies66$60,411$56,359+$4,052
Political Science and Government54$63,131$63,293−$162
Sociology51$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?

Median Debt
$21,974
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$53,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.4x

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

White30%
Black18%
Hispanic/Latino21%
Asian16%
Two or more races4%
International7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (11,512 undergraduates).

In the Classroom & On Campus

Class size distribution

Under 20
35.9%
20–29
30.4%
30–39
22.7%
40–49
4.8%
50–99
3.6%
100+
2.7%
Student–Faculty Ratio
15:1
Faculty with PhD/Terminal Degree
61%

Source: University of Massachusetts-Boston Common Data Set (2023-24).

Contact & Location

Address

University of Massachusetts-Boston

100 Morrissey Boulevard

Boston, MA 02125-3393

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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

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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