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University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, Massachusetts 02125-3393

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public institution in Boston with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1188, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 11.8K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,865 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,282.

Established
1964
Motto
"To Preserve and Extend Knowledge"
Mascot
Bobby the Beacon
Type
Public research university
Conference
NCAA's Division III

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83%Acceptance
1188SAT Avg
11,848Students
15:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$65,865Earnings 10yr
$18,282Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Massachusetts-Boston Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1188

Reading & WritingMid: 585
540650
MathMid: 585
540640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2430

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1188

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$15,496
Tuition (out-of-state)$37,174
Room & Board$17,512
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$29,698
Average Net Price$18,282
Median Debt at Graduation$21,974
Monthly Payment (10yr)$233

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,072
$30–48K$14,215
$48–75K$17,572
$75–110K$22,332
$110K+$25,375

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,282

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

48.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

91

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (184)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
11,848
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%

Race & Ethnicity

White 31%
Black 18%
Hispanic 20%
Asian 16%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.1%
Freshman Retention72.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,521
8 Years$64,922
10 Years$65,865

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,900
Men
$57,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#213
Forbes
#278
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#130

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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