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University of Massachusetts - Lowell (UMass)
- 1 University Ave
- Lowell, MA 01854
- OPEID College Code: 00216100
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- General Phone: (978) 934-4000
- Chancellor: Marty Meehan
- Website: WWW.UML.EDU
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 11,635
- College Alias: UMass, UML
- College Mascot: River Hawks
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UMass Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,974 | 2,042 | 5,016 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,179 (73%) | 1,318 (65%) | 3,497 (70%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 848 (39%) | 448 (34%) | 1,296 (37%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,240 | 99% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 520 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 610 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 80%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 59% | 20% | 52% | 43% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,904 | $3,901 | $2,509 | $4,755 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Number in Default | 39 | 43 | 40 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,486 | 1,664 | 1,420 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,731 | $8,444 | $8,166 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $20,384 | $19,714 | $19,068 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,973 | $6,365 | $6,312 |
| Other Expenses | $1,276 | $1,100 | $1,068 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,489 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Other Expenses | $2,552 | $2,476 | $2,368 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,676 | $2,476 | $3,868 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,580 | $16,509 | $16,146 |
| Out of State | $29,233 | $27,779 | $27,048 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,372 | $14,020 | $13,634 |
| Out of State | $27,025 | $25,290 | $24,536 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $13,007 | $12,314 | $12,634 |
| Out of State | $24,660 | $23,584 | $23,536 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,635 Undergraduate: 8,879 Graduate: 2,756
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,815 Female: 4,820
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,365 Female: 3,514
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,450 Female: 1,306
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,849 Part-Time: 4,786
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,001 Part-Time: 2,878
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 848 Part-Time: 1,908
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 504 | 4% |
| American Indian | 30 | 0.3% |
| Black | 478 | 4% |
| Asian | 824 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 517 | 4% |
| White | 7,430 | 64% |
| Unknown | 1,852 | 16% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 184 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,330 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,175 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,087 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,737 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 920 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 702 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 987 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 454 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 28 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 31 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,395 | 1,063 | 332 |
| Faculty Status | 684 | 406 | 278 |
| Tenured Faculty | 238 | 238 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 402 | - | 402 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 684 | 406 | 278 |
| Primarily Instruction | 684 | 406 | 278 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 47 | 47 | - |
| Other Professionals | 294 | 260 | 34 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 370 | 350 | 20 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 193 | 178 | 15 |
| Skilled Crafts | 32 | 32 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 104 | 103 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $94,254 (406) | $97,733 (266) | $87,645 (140) |
| Professor | $110,098 (194) | $111,026 (143) | $107,498 (51) |
| Associate Professor | $87,677 (94) | $89,940 (57) | $84,192 (37) |
| Assistant Professor | $73,444 (118) | $75,661 (66) | $70,630 (52) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $94,254 (406) | $97,733 (266) | $87,645 (140) |
| Professor | $110,098 (194) | $111,026 (143) | $107,498 (51) |
| Associate Professor | $87,677 (94) | $89,940 (57) | $84,192 (37) |
| Assistant Professor | $73,444 (118) | $75,661 (66) | $70,630 (52) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,217,829 | $720,325 | $497,504 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 59% | 41% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 332 | 188 | 144 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 313 | 175 | 138 |
| Baseball | 36 | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 14 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 122 | 69 | 53 |
| Field Hocky | 23 | - | 23 |
| Golf | 13 | 13 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 28 | 28 | - |
| Soccer | 52 | 28 | 24 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $84,605 | $57,338 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $18,263 | $7,663 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 51 | 26 | 25 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Field Hocky | 5 | - | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | - | 4 |
| Golf | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 32%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 38% |
| Female | 54% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 56% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 69% |
| Asian | 47% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| White | 46% |
| Unknown | 38% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 28% |
| 5 Years | 41% |
| 6 Years | 44% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 4 | 10 |
| Liquor Related | 9 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 2 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 6 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 1 |
| Robbery | 5 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | 9 |
| Burglary | 47 | 21 |
| Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 1 |
| Burglary | 35 | 11 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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