UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS - BOSTON (UMass Boston)
- 100 Morrissey Blvd
- Boston, MA 02125
- OPEID College Code: 00222200
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- General Phone: (617) 287-5000
- Chancellor: J. Keith Motley
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 14,912
- College Alias: UMass Boston
- College Mascot: Beacons
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- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
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Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
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- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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Other Campus Locations
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst)
Amherst, MA 01003
76 Miles Away - University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester
Worcester, MA 01655
36 Miles Away
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,573 | 3,487 | 6,060 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,555 (60%) | 2,173 (62%) | 3,728 (62%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 419 (27%) | 568 (26%) | 987 (26%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 924 | 94% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 570 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
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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.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 59% | 35% | 55% | 47% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,027 | $4,606 | $2,458 | $2,488 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.5% | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| Number in Default | 103 | 78 | 87 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,279 | 2,317 | 2,385 |
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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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $10,611 | $9,111 | $8,837 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $10,611 | $9,111 | $8,837 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $22,797 | $21,297 | $20,656 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,050 | $8,500 | $8,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 | $2,230 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,270 | $2,270 | $2,230 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $11,411 | $9,911 | $9,637 |
| In-State | $11,411 | $9,911 | $9,637 |
| Out of State | $23,597 | $22,097 | $21,456 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $22,731 | $20,681 | $19,867 |
| In-State | $22,731 | $20,681 | $19,867 |
| Out of State | $34,917 | $32,867 | $31,686 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $13,681 | $12,181 | $11,867 |
| In-State | $13,681 | $12,181 | $11,867 |
| Out of State | $25,867 | $24,367 | $23,686 |
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.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 14,912 Undergraduate: 11,041 Graduate: 3,871
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,968 Female: 8,944
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,781 Female: 6,260
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,187 Female: 2,684
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,906 Part-Time: 6,006
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,681 Part-Time: 3,360
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,225 Part-Time: 2,646
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 655 | 4% |
| American Indian | 55 | 0.4% |
| Black | 2,055 | 14% |
| Asian | 1,594 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 1,102 | 7% |
| White | 7,616 | 51% |
| Unknown | 1,835 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 79 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,962 | 13% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,677 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,246 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,992 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,381 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 809 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,076 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 644 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 32 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 14 | 0.09% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,491 | 1,578 | 913 |
| Faculty Status | 501 | 499 | 2 |
| Tenured Faculty | 249 | 248 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 470 | - | 470 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 964 | 499 | 465 |
| Primarily Instruction | 964 | 499 | 465 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 95 | 94 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 742 | 597 | 145 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 690 | 388 | 302 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 496 | 225 | 271 |
| Skilled Crafts | 15 | 15 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 23 | 23 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,737 (478) | $88,773 (247) | $78,352 (231) |
| Professor | $113,613 (118) | $114,552 (75) | $111,976 (43) |
| Associate Professor | $85,717 (136) | $88,307 (73) | $82,716 (63) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,605 (138) | $76,547 (63) | $69,295 (75) |
| Instructor | $69,455 (1) | $69,455 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $57,333 (85) | $57,065 (35) | $57,522 (50) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,794 (21) | $94,230 (10) | $66,671 (11) |
| Professor | $129,712 (6) | $134,149 (5) | $107,525 (1) |
| Instructor | $110,000 (1) | - (-) | $110,000 (1) |
| Lecturer | $56,243 (14) | $54,310 (5) | $57,317 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,960 (499) | $88,319 (257) | $77,270 (242) |
| Professor | $113,251 (124) | $114,253 (80) | $111,430 (44) |
| Associate Professor | $85,717 (136) | $88,307 (73) | $82,716 (63) |
| Assistant Professor | $72,605 (138) | $76,547 (63) | $69,295 (75) |
| Instructor | $79,729 (2) | $69,455 (1) | $90,002 (1) |
| Lecturer | $55,733 (99) | $55,486 (40) | $55,901 (59) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 273 | 155 | 118 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 200 | 114 | 86 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 23 | 14 | 9 |
| Ice Hockey | 50 | 28 | 22 |
| Lacrosse | 15 | 15 | - |
| Soccer | 50 | 26 | 24 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tennis | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 24 | 15 | 9 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $21,906 | $26,325 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,098 | $3,630 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 55 | 30 | 25 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Ice Hockey | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 38% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 34% |
| Female | 41% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 56% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 41% |
| Asian | 43% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| White | 37% |
| Unknown | 30% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 10% |
| 5 Years | 29% |
| 6 Years | 36% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 7 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | - |
| Burglary | 17 | 33 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
University of Massachusetts - Boston Reviews
2 Reviews Submitted For University of Massachusetts - Boston
- Reviewed on: March 21, 2011
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- University of Massachusetts is a great school with great professors. It is prestigious school in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Reviewed on: February 17, 2011 Flag Review
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- School is great in general but international counselors there are the worse!! WE had an agreement and I never thought that they would change their words and not honor it. It was the worse experience I've ever had. Don't even bother trying to work with them.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
