University of Massachusetts-Lowell Admission
Application Fee
$70
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
85.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,937
SAT Scores
1,250
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 12,253 students have applied and 10,532 students have allowed to admit to University of Massachusetts-Lowell (Acceptance rate: 85.95%). Massachusetts-Lowell's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.39 % where 1,937 students have finally enrolled out of 10,532 admitted students.
Massachusetts-Lowell acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Georgia and University of Massachusetts-Amherst, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 65.44%).
Massachusetts-Lowell enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 26.89%).
How to Apply to University of Massachusetts-Lowell
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Massachusetts-Lowell. Massachusetts-Lowell offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.uml.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.uml.edu/Admissions-Aid/Apply.aspx |
| Financial Aid | www.uml.edu/thesolutioncenter/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://uml.studentaidcalculator.com/welcome.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | www.uml.edu/student-services/Veterans/Benefits-Tuition/ |
| Athletic | https://goriverhawks.com/ |
| Disability Service | www.uml.edu/student-services/disability/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Massachusetts-Lowell and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is 1,250 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Massachusetts-Lowell is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,299). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | 1,250 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,299 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts | 1,112 | 71 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 602 students submitted SAT scores (31% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,250 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 668 |
| Mathematics | 590 | 630 | 680 |
| Total | 1,170 | 1,250 | 1,348 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Massachusetts-Lowell, 43 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 28 | 31 |
| English | 25 | 28 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 23 | 26 | 28 |
Massachusetts-Lowell Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Massachusetts-Lowell. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |