University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA

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Acceptance Rate

83%

Enrollment

11,848

Graduation Rate

51%

Student-Faculty Ratio

17:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$65,865

Retention Rate

73%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1080–1290

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)24–30

136

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GPA*

Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$15,496

Out-of-State Tuition

$37,174

Avg Net Price

$18,282

Room & Board

$17,512

Total COA

$29,698

Median Debt

$21,974

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$13,072

$30,001–48,000

$14,215

$48,001–75,000

$17,572

$75,001–110,000

$22,332

$110,001+

$25,375

Pell Grant Rate: 43%

Federal Loan Rate: 52%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$54,686

Estimated Net Price$18,282 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

51%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$65,865

Retention Rate

73%

Median Debt

$21,974

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

17.4%

Health Professions

15.5%

Psychology

10.2%

Social Sciences

9.4%

Biology

9.2%

Computer Science

7.9%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

6.7%

Criminal Justice

5.6%

English

2.9%

Communication

2.7%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Business Administration, Management and Operations	459	$62,057
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	274	$83,134
Psychology, General	259	$47,468
Computer and Information Sciences, General	217	$73,122
Biology, General	180	$53,619
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	145	$56,255
Criminal Justice and Corrections	136	$52,326
Economics	131	$66,071
Communication and Media Studies	111	$48,631
English Language and Literature, General	69	$44,733
Sociology	69	$48,126
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	68	$41,223
Political Science and Government	59	$50,839
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	54	$47,003
History	36	$43,311