University of Massachusetts-Boston

4-years Public College In Boston, MA

University of Massachusetts-Boston (referred to as Massachusetts-Boston) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Boston, MA. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Massachusetts-Boston is $15,496 for Massachusetts residents and $37,174 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 15,586 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of Massachusetts-Boston is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$15,496 (Massachusetts Residents) $37,174 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate80.76%
Student Population15,586
Test Scores1,190 (SAT) 27 (ACT)
Graduation Rate51%
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
University of Massachusetts-Boston is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (5/1/1972 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Massachusetts-Boston is $15,496 for Massachusetts residents and $37,174 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of Massachusetts-Boston is $19,972 for Massachusetts residents and $38,406 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. University of Massachusetts-Boston offers the alternative tuition plans. 98 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,917 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is 80.76% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.49%. The average SAT score is 1,190 and the average ACT score is 27. University of Massachusetts-Boston accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 15,586 students are attending at University of Massachusetts-Boston (12,221 undergraduate students). There are 684 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 407 part-time faculty working for University of Massachusetts-Boston. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,657 (full-time) and 465 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is 51% and transfer-out rate is 24%. The retention rate is 72% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of Massachusetts-Boston offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of Massachusetts-Boston offers study abroad, teacher certification program. On University of Massachusetts-Boston campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers