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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
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 13,602
  • College Alias: UMass, UML
  • College Mascot: River Hawks
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  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
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  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Air Force
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  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
 
    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 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3,2172,3325,549
Number Granted Admission (%)2,494 (78%)1,680 (72%)4,174 (75%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)985 (39%)543 (32%)1,528 (37%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,50398%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading470570
SAT ® Math490600
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 86%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving70%24%54%47%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,006$4,532$2,128$3,217
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.4%3.7%2.6%
Number in Default466639
Number in Repayment1,8591,7731,486
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$10,681$10,635$8,731
In-State Tuition and Fees$10,681$10,635$8,731
Out of State Tuition and Fees$22,701$21,201$20,384
Books and Supplies$800$800$600
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,635$7,520$6,973
Other Expenses$2,032$1,410$1,276
Off Campus
Room and Board$3,900$3,900$3,489
Other Expenses$2,532$2,550$2,552
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,032$2,550$3,676
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$22,148$20,365$17,580
In-State$22,148$20,365$17,580
Out of State$34,168$30,931$29,233
Off Campus
In-District$17,913$17,885$15,372
In-State$17,913$17,885$15,372
Out of State$29,933$28,451$27,025
Off Campus with Family
In-District$15,513$15,485$13,007
In-State$15,513$15,485$13,007
Out of State$27,533$26,051$24,660
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-2229-
Biomedical Sciences--12-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography----
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration-26251-
Commerce3---
Management Science----
Entrepreneurial Studies----
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science-2554-
Information Science Studies2199--
 
Education
Curriculum and Instruction--57-
Education Administration--20-
Music Teacher Education--9-
Reading Teacher Education--10-
 
Engineering
Chemical Engineering-145-
Civil Engineering-3021-
Computer Engineering-713-
Electrical Engineering-5238-
Engineering, Other--7-
Mechanical Engineering-319-
Polymer Engineering-2028-
 
Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology25--
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology16--
Environmental Control Technologies, Other--6-
Industrial Production Technologies, Other--2-
Industrial Technology----
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, Other211--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-47--
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
United States Studies-5--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures-1--
Spanish Language and Literature----
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other-259-
Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling-22--
Health Care Administration--7-
Nursing-70--
Nursing, Other--20-
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene--8-
Occupational Therapy----
Physical Therapy----
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other-41--
 
History
History-23--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts-86--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics----
Mathematics-2011-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy-14--
 
Physical Sciences
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology----
Chemistry-914-
Physical Sciences, Other-8--
Physics-48-
Physics, Other--14-
 
Psychology
Psychology-89--
Social Psychology--20-
 
Science Technology
Chemical Technology----
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice--98-
Law Enforcement Administration-161--
 
Social Sciences
Economics-11--
Political Science-21--
Social Sciences, Other--21-
Sociology-15--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other-24--
Fine Studio Arts-12--
Music-1--
Music Performance-441-
Music, Other----
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 13,602
    • Undergraduate: 10,548 Graduate: 3,054
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 7,933 Female: 5,669
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 6,306 Female: 4,242
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 1,627 Female: 1,427
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 8,432 Part-Time: 5,170
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 7,559 Part-Time: 2,989
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 873 Part-Time: 2,181
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien4864%
American Indian310.2%
Black6815%
Asian1,0398%
Hispanic7706%
White8,93066%
Unknown1,66512%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181230.9%
Ages 18-192,86221%
Ages 20-212,75920%
Ages 22-242,42018%
Ages 25-291,98615%
Ages 30-341,1228%
Ages 35-397275%
Ages 40-491,0538%
Ages 50-654984%
Age Over 65370.3%
Age Unknown150.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,4451,087358
Faculty Status729417312
Tenured Faculty263263-
Graduate Assistants221-221
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service714402312
Primarily Instruction714402312
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1191172
Other Professionals12410915
Technical and/or Paraprofessional48845929
Clerical And Secretarial26624422
Skilled Crafts2828-
Service and/or Maintenance116116-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$96,443 (385)$100,370 (257)$88,560 (128)
Professor$114,860 (173)$115,816 (136)$111,343 (37)
Associate Professor$91,946 (92)$94,860 (51)$88,321 (41)
Assistant Professor$73,792 (112)$75,301 (66)$71,626 (46)
Instructor$82,800 (4)$67,067 (3)$130,000 (1)
Lecturer$51,250 (4)$35,000 (1)$56,667 (3)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$63,131 (17)$68,323 (6)$60,299 (11)
Professor$63,131 (17)$68,323 (6)$60,299 (11)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$94,549 (402)$99,355 (263)$85,456 (139)
Professor$109,205 (190)$113,285 (142)$97,134 (48)
Associate Professor$91,946 (92)$94,860 (51)$88,321 (41)
Assistant Professor$73,792 (112)$75,301 (66)$71,626 (46)
Instructor$82,800 (4)$67,067 (3)$130,000 (1)
Lecturer$51,250 (4)$35,000 (1)$56,667 (3)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,386,840$863,591$523,249
Ratio (%)100%62%38%
 
Participants
All Athletes451243208
Unduplicated Athletes338187151
Baseball3535-
Basketball271512
All Track Combined240124116
Field Hockey21-21
Golf1616-
Ice Hockey2828-
Soccer522527
Softball18-18
Volleyball14-14
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$79,220$55,441
Assistant Coaches-$17,198$7,181
 
Coaches
All Coaches472324
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball945
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches734
All Track Combined1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Field Hockey3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Golf33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Ice Hockey44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Soccer844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 81%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students53%
 
By Gender
Male51%
Female55%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien78%
American Indian-
Black56%
Asian48%
Hispanic40%
White54%
Unknown51%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less29%
5 Years48%
6 Years53%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related-2
Liquor Related-6
On Campus
Weapons Related21
Drug Related54
Liquor Related29
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape24
Aggravated Assault15
Burglary735
Arson-1
On Campus
Forcible Rape34
Robbery-5
Aggravated Assault410
Burglary2947
Vehicle Theft97
Arson41
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