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University of Massachusetts-Lowell
University of Massachusetts-Lowell says yes to 83% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $64,874 median earnings.
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University of Massachusetts-Lowell occupies suburban Lowell, MA — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, where graduates median $120,219 four years out. 30% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 11,434 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 84% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1180 and 1350 — below the MA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Massachusetts-Lowell's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Massachusetts-Lowell received 12,628 applications and admitted 10,764 (85.2%), with 2,083 enrolling.
You can apply to University of Massachusetts-Lowell without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1180 and 1350; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 590 | 630 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 620 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 27 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Massachusetts-Lowell compares
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 83% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $16,966 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $64,874 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Massachusetts-Lowell: $64,874 median at year ten, versus $62,832 across Massachusetts institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $16,966 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $36,264. For non-residents, University of Massachusetts-Lowell's $36,264 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 11,434 undergrads, University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
64.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 35% don't — ask a University of Massachusetts-Lowell tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $120,219 |
| Computer Science | $111,612 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $101,054 |
| Polymer/Plastics Engineering | $100,428 |
| Computer Engineering | $97,547 |
| Chemical Engineering | $94,972 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $94,841 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $93,650 |
| Physics | $91,438 |
| Information Science/Studies | $89,715 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $86,040 |
| Civil Engineering | $83,233 |
| Economics | $76,822 |
| Biology, General | $76,149 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,859 |
| Chemistry | $74,568 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $72,958 |
| Mathematics | $72,826 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $69,604 |
| Philosophy | $68,629 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $66,258 |
| Public Health | $65,429 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,584 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $59,783 |
| Psychology, General | $57,489 |
| History | $55,973 |
| Sociology | $55,361 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $54,039 |
| Music | $53,384 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $52,637 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $51,492 |
Median earnings for these 31 University of Massachusetts-Lowell programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $64,874 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 17 additional University of Massachusetts-Lowell programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1180–1350 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 83% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Massachusetts-Lowell's acceptance rate?
85.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 10,764 admitted from 12,628 applicants.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Lowell cost?
In-state tuition is $16,966; out-of-state students pay $36,264. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $64,874 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Lasell University — 81.2% admitted
- University of Massachusetts-Boston — 83.8% admitted
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design — 76.3% admitted
- Merrimack College — 70% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.