University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts
Whether or not students enter college with a dedicated career plan, UMass Lowell can propel them into the professional world with a clear and a sturdy purpose that is altogether backed by an immense range of experiences. The University offers programs in an endless array of fields, ensuring that its students can delve into their interests and discover new ones.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public research university accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). UMass Lowell offers students diverse experiences across research, multicultural immersion programs, and service-learning. At UMass Lowell, students are encouraged throughout their undergraduate and graduate tenure to “learn through experience.”
The university’s five pillars of excellence (Transformational Education, Global Engagement & Inclusive Culture, Innovative Research & Entrepreneurship, Leverage Our Legacy and Our Place, and Entrepreneurial Stewardship in Higher Education) serve as the foundation for successful scholars to be ready to contribute their expertise to global challenges.
Get to know University of Massachusetts Lowell
College Highlights
RESEARCH THAT MATTERS
UMass Lowell strives to conduct innovative research that provides solutions to many of today’s global challenges. The institution’s research specializations include flexible electronics and smart textiles, robotics, public health, and energy. Students have the opportunity to work with faculty, industry partners, startups, and communities.
GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURS EXCHANGE (GE2)
Students can explore their creativity and entrepreneurship beyond the UMass Lowell campus and community through the Global Entrepreneurs Exchange (GE2) program. Through GE2, students participate in a two-week immersion abroad in such countries as India, China, Guyana, and Thailand, attending class in the morning and working on their business projects in the afternoon.
“Through my experience I have really grown to be a more motivated and confident character. I have had the opportunity to meet a variety of different people around the world and immerse myself in their culture first hand. I can’t begin to express how rewarding this experience has been especially where I was able to get an internship here and stay an extra two months! I really can’t imagine my life without it.” – Gregory Ensom ’17
ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 3%
Hispanic/Latinx: 13%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 7%
White, non-Hispanic: 56%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 12%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 5%
SERVICE-LEARNING
UMass Lowell encourages students to engage with their community and work together to find solutions to real-world issues. Through a number of service-learning initiatives, students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with local nonprofits and underserved communities. In addition to community-based projects, UMass Lowell offers 50 service-learning courses each year, merging classwork with real action.
GET INVOLVED
There are over 250 student clubs to join at UMass Lowell, including the Student Government Association and Greek life. And for general, campus-wide fun, the Association for Campus Events (ACE) plans regular events open to the entire student body; past events include Southfest, Spring Carnival, Comedy Nights, and more. The Office of Student Activities and Leadership goes further to emphasize cultural, social, educational, and leadership opportunities through interactive student involvement.
SCHOOL LOCATION
Only a 40-minute drive from Boston, Lowell has many of its own historical and cultural flairs. From former mill buildings and cobblestone streets to a vibrant arts scene and hub for research centers, the city’s diverse resources are open for every student to indulge. Lowell’s abundant restaurants and shops bustle among the beautiful New England forestry, inviting curious minds to delve into all they have to offer.
ATHLETICS
The UMass Lowell River Hawks currently compete in the NCAA Division I with eight men’s teams and nine women’s teams, including basketball, cross country, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, track and field, and volleyball. The River Hawks are members of the American East Conference for all sports except the men’s ice hockey team. Prior to joining Division I in 2013, UMass Lowell claimed titles at the Division II level in men’s basketball (1988), men’s cross country (1991), men’s ice hockey (1979, 1981, 1982), and women’s field hockey (2005, 2010).
PROFESSIONAL CO-OPS
UMass Lowell offers co-op opportunities through the Professional Co-Op, Immersive Scholars, and Emerging Scholars programs.
Students in the Engineering, Science, and Business colleges are all eligible to participate in the Professional Co-Op, which allows them to experience their field in practice within a workplace setting.
Freshmen who qualify for Dean’s scholarships are also considered eligible for the Immersive Scholars program. This opportunity, a rare benefit for underclassmen, offers participants a paid research experience over the summer. Beyond this first-year research scholarship, the Emerging Scholars program enables students in the College of Fine Arts, Humanities, & Social Science to conduct a yearlong research project alongside an esteemed faculty member.
UMASS INNOVATION
The Office of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development oversees several programs to encourage and nurture their entrepreneurial spirit. Through outlets for innovation and collaboration, the Difference Maker program, Idea Challenge, and three College Competitions maintain the drive for real-world change. It’s at UMass Lowell that society, the economy, and the environment are not just things to study, but things to assess and improve.
Admission
TEST SCORES
Required
FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 570 | 75th Percentile: 650
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 570 | 75th Percentile: 670
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 23 | 75th Percentile: 29
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 24 | 75th Percentile: 28
ACT English
25th Percentile: 23 | 75th Percentile: 30
Tuition & Cost
Tuition (in-state): $15,078
Tuition (out-of-state): $33,004
Fees: $620
Room: $8,820
Board: $4,560
Contact University of Massachusetts Lowell
Contact Admissions
www.uml.edu/admissions
(978) 934-3931
admissions@uml.edu
Campus Location
220 Pawtucket Street
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 934-4000