About University of Massachusetts-Boston

Founded in 1964, University of Massachusetts-Boston. is a college. Located in Massachusetts, which is a city setting in Massachusetts, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 12,847 full time undergraduate students, and 4,000 full time graduate students.

The University of Massachusetts-Boston Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 714 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Boston include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate68%
Application Deadline
Application Fee60
SAT Range960-1180
ACT Range21-26

Admissions at UBM are considered Selective, with ,16% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 17 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Massachusetts-Boston.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
21%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
29%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
11%
“We save it for the classroom”
32%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
4%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
36%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
64%
“I feel extremely safe”
27%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
47%
“We bought the gear”
27%
“We live for the big game”
14%
“It”s not really our thing”
32%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
4%
“We”re a very artistic group”
7%
“Haven”t met them”
4%
“Available in class”
75%
“They keep regular office hours”
14%
“They”re always available”
52%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
41%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
7%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
43%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
39%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
7%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
64%
“There might be people who do”
21%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
7%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
21%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
29%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
11%
“We save it for the classroom”
32%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
4%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
36%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
64%
“I feel extremely safe”
27%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
47%
“We bought the gear”
27%
“We live for the big game”
14%
“It”s not really our thing”
32%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
4%
“We”re a very artistic group”
7%
“Haven”t met them”
4%
“Available in class”
75%
“They keep regular office hours”
14%
“They”re always available”
52%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
41%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
7%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
43%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
39%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
7%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
64%
“There might be people who do”
21%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
7%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    36 Students rated on-campus housing 2.3 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    39 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    57 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    57 Students rated campus facilities 3.4 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    57 Students rated class size 4 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    57 Students rated school activities 3.4 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    57 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    57 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

University of Massachusetts-Boston REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of University of Massachusetts-Boston?

42 Students rated University of Massachusetts-Boston

Stephanie - 01/07/2022

Umass-Boston is a fantastic school for all ages. Being that I am an adult student, I do not feel out of place while on campus. It's inclusive and I feel at home. I love the affordability, opportunities for adult students making career changes, and flexibility to work school around my work schedule.

Adams - 06/19/2021

It's a college that teaches you what you need to know and helps make connections with possible people that pertain to your career. I'm an off-campus student, but from what I do hear campus life isn't so bad. And the college has a lot of student support systems to help with everything from financial aid, to emotional aid.

Elizabeth - 04/29/2021

I love the location and the classes are great, but i wish there was a wider range of sports to do and clubs/teams to partake in other than the ones already offered. having a wider variety of sports teams could pull in more students to enroll for instance adding a field hockey team. dance team, and so many other could pull more interest from prospective students.

Sadaf - 03/30/2021

It's a big enough school where you get washed out by the other people, but you're also seen as important in some ways. The advisors aren't that great if you don't have prior knowledge about them, and often times you're stuck helping yourself and figuring out classes and grades as you go while hoping for the best. The professors are mediocre, with a majority of them not caring about their class or making it too hard--it's hard to find the perfect balance so sometimes you're stuck struggling to find your way out of the ocean yourself and keep your head afloat for as long as you're there.

University of Massachusetts-Boston FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Massachusetts-Boston is 68%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    So far my college experience has not lived up to my expectations when I was first entering. The classes seem at the same level as my high school ones, and a lot of the material I have already learned. But just that has been a rewarding experience in itself, I'm miserable at the school I'm at now, but that has pushed me to search for other options, ones that will make me happy, and give me the rewarding experience I am looking for. I am currently enrolled at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in the Zoology for the Fall of 2010. I am extremely excited to start the next phase of my college career and feel that if not for attending UMass Boston first I would have never been pushed to attend the University of my dreams, in a field that I have always had a passion for.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Umass-Boston is a just a school, nothing remarkable nor bad, just a place to learn if you so choose.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    A load of helping hands whenever you need them.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    If you want to hold down a steady job while going to school, this is definitely the place for you--there are classes in all subjects offered at all times of the day (and week for that matter, as well). It's better for people who don't want the typical college-frat-dorm life that you see in the movies. It's a much more mature group of students.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Commuter school so no on-campus housing. Very small class sizes despite large undregrad population.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Anyone with a different race or religion is welcomed to attend this school. Since this school is very diverse, every student is treated with respect.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    I love a lot of things about this school like the size and the campus. But the location is the best feature. It is located on the waterfront to Boston. The view is amazing from anywhere on campus. We are easily accesible to anywhere in Boston, I think it's ideal for students in my age range.

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  9. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I consider the food because i feel that they could offer students better food. The prices are also very expensive so sometimes it would be better to just save your money and eat elsewhere.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    What I brag about the most when I tell my friends about my school is that it is very big. I also tell them that the school environment is nice and there are many students that go there. It's hard to get around with so many people.

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  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    It's tough! You get a lot of work and you have to work really hard in order to get good grades. The teachers are also very committed to their classes and don't allow disrespect. Despite-- or maybe even because of all that, I am always confident when I walk into my classroom that I will learn something and I'm not just wasting my time.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    It is a commuter school and so there are many people coming and going, but it is very warm and welcoming to all.

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  13. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known what a great school UMass Boston was before I came here because I would have enrolled here my freshman year year of college as opposed to transferring my junior year.

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Student Body

Students

53%

female

47%

male

12,847

Total Undergrad Enrollment

4,000

Total Grad Students

5%

Out-Of-State

80%

In-State

15%

International

Organizations

100

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
12%
% Black or African-American
16%
% Hispanic/Latino
14%
% White or Caucasian
34%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

81% of students attending University of Massachusetts-Boston receive some sort of financial aid. 46% were awarded federal grants. While 49% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$32,023

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$800

Books and Supplies

$9,200

Room and Board

42,023

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$9,233
$30 - $48K
$10,411
$48 - $75K
$13,302
$75 - $110K
$17,377
$110K & UP
$18,813

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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