Boston,
MA
About UMass Boston
University of Massachusetts Boston is a public, state school in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. UMass Boston was founded in 1964. The college enrolls around 16,259 students a year, including 12,871 undergraduates.
UMass Boston Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into UMass Boston. In 2022, UMass Boston accepted 80% of applicants. In 2022, 11,178 out of 14,029 total applicants were accepted.
| University of Massachusetts Boston Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 80% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 81% |
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College Info
UMass Boston Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to UMass Boston is Feb 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to UMass Boston is Jun 15.
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UMass Boston ACT Scores
ACT Range
20 - 27
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
27 and Above
20 to 27
20 and Less
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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median ACT score of an admitted student to UMass Boston is 24. Students with an ACT score of 27 and above have a good chance of getting into UMass Boston. Students with an ACT score that falls between 20 and 27 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 20 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
UMass Boston SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1020 - 1200
Math SAT Range
510 - 600
Reading SAT Range
500 - 610
UMass Boston Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$33,408
In State$54,381
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at UMass Boston is like? There are approximately 16,259 students enrolled at UMass Boston, including 12,871 undergraduate students and 3,388 graduate students. 80% percent of students attend school full-time, 94% percent are from MA and 6% percent of students are from other states.
80%
Full Time20%
Part Time94%
In State6%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
16,259
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
78%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$15,172
Out-of-State
$36,145
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 15
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