University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Common Data Set 2020-21
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Acceptance Rate
75.1%
Applications
12,858
Admitted
9,657
Enrolled
2,005
SAT Composite 25th
1,160
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$64,874
10 yrs after enrollment
65%
6-year completion
$17,163
sticker minus grants
$23,704
federal loans only
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General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Christine Lewis
Last Name:Horton
Title:Director
Office:Data, Analytics, and Institutional Research
Address Line 1:University of Massachusetts
Zipcode01854-2874
Phone:978-934-2501
Email Address:Institutional_Research@uml.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.uml.edu/Institutional-Research/Common-Data-Set.aspx
City:Lowell
StateMA
Name of College/University:University of Massachusetts Lowell
Street Address Line 1:One University Avenue
CityLowell
StateMA
Zip01584-2882
Country:USA
Main Phone Number (Area Code)978
Main Phone Number:934-4000
WWW Home Page Address:www.uml.edu
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):978
Admissions Phone Number:934-3931
Admissions Email Address:admissions@uml.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:http://www.uml.edu/apply
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Semester
CertificateX
AssociateX
Transfer AssociateX
Terminal AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
8 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?No
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:632
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:472
Number of wait-listed students admitted:427
Total academic units17
English4
Total academic units18
English4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8009
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69949
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59941
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4991
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80015
SAT Math: 600-69949
SAT Math: 500-59936
SAT Math: 400-4990
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16009
SAT Composite: 1200-139950
SAT Composite: 1000-119941
SAT Composite: 800-9990
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3624
ACT Composite: 24-2949
ACT Composite: 18-2327
ACT Composite: 12-170
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.026
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9918
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7418
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4917
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2413
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.998
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.66
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 Year
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
FallX
SpringX
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.00
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:Applicants to the Art program must submit a portfolio for admissions to the program. Applicants to the music program must successfully complete an audition and theory test for admission into the program. International Transfer applicants should apply by 8/2 for admission for the fall semester and by 12/12 for admission for the spring semester as their applications need additional processing time.
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?No
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.uml.edu/admissions/transfers/transfer‐credits
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Common Data Set 2020-2021
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
PhilosophyX
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:Information Technology
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)10%
Percent who live off campus or commute89%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)8%
Percent of students age 25 and older10%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
YearbookX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Annual Expenses
1 TABLEIf your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Financial Aid
14 TABLESAcademic Year2020-2021 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$17,800,165
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$5,313,252
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$33,113,389
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$2,211,591
Total Scholarships/Grants$58,438,397
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$51,516,915
Federal Work-Study$649,934
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$2,654,121
Total Self-Help$54,820,970
Parent Loans$4,839,378
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$977,103
Athletic Awards$1,570,535
Federal$0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$5,500
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$8,771,572
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,221,023
Total Scholarships/Grants$9,998,095
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$27,627,060
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$27,627,060
Parent Loans$10,400,961
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$641,353
Athletic Awards$4,390,352
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.1,294
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:216
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month3
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):1
If yes, starting date (Day):10
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio19
based on ____ students12,938
and ____ faculty698