University of Massachusetts-Lowell
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Massachusetts residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,200 within 10 years.
About This School
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public institution located in Lowell, Massachusetts with approximately 11,434 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Massachusetts-Lowell has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,163 per year. The graduation rate is 65%, and the typical graduate earns $57,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public research university in Lowell, Massachusetts, with a satellite campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts. It is the northernmost member of the University of Massachusetts public university system and has been accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) since 1975. With 1,110 faculty members and over 18,000 students, it is the largest university in the Merrimack Valley and the second-largest public institution in the state. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research spending and doctorate production".
This is a strong option for students seeking an affordable STEM or engineering education, with an average net price of just $18,627/year and median earnings of $57,200 a decade out — a solid return on a relatively modest investment. The 85% acceptance rate makes it accessible, and the research university designation means real academic resources for undergrads. The one honest concern: a 70% graduation rate suggests a meaningful number of students don't finish, so incoming students should think carefully about support systems and their own readiness to stay on track.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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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: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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 (11,434 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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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.
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