University of Massachusetts Boston
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
11,848
Men / Women
45% / 55%
White
33%
Hispanic
20%
Black
18%
Asian
14%
International
7%
Mixed
4%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Life & Natural Sciences
33%
Business & Economics
18%
Engineering, Computing & Math
11%
Education
3%
Arts
2%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$15,908
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$38,125
Est. In-State Cost
$20,579
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$49,319
10-Year ROI
$221,000
ROI Percentile
88th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
70%
4-Year Graduation Rate
33%
6-Year Graduation Rate
49%
Transfer-Out Rate
27%
Weather
Comfortable Days
110 (71th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,634 (56th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
239 (33th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
Yield (Unbound)
12%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R1
Expenditure
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $21M | #77 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $20M | #208 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $4M | #244 |
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 3 | #239 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 60 | #239 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 40 | #348 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
34%
SAT Range
1,070
–
1,290
ACT Range
22
–
29
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Boston | 2,344 | 40% / 60% | 5% | $71,065 | |
| Computer Engineering | 6 — | 83% / 17% | 17% | — | |
| Computer Science | 109 — | 85% / 15% | 11% | — | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 27 +1 | 70% / 30% | 15% | $79,401 | |
| Electrical Engineering | 20 — | 95% / 5% | 15% | — | |
| Engineering Physics | |||||
| Information Technology | 80 — | 84% / 16% | 4% | $79,401 | |
| Mathematics | 21 +1 | 57% / 43% | 5% | $63,426 | |
| Physics | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 19 — | 37% / 63% | 5% | $64,432 | |
| Biology | 195 +1 | 29% / 71% | 4% | $62,955 | |
| Chemistry | 11 — | 55% / 45% | 9% | $53,708 | |
| Environmental Science | 41 — | 46% / 54% | 0% | $47,664 | |
| Environmental Studies | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 17% | $47,664 | |
| Nursing | 51 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | $108,020 | |
| Nursing Science | 315 — | 14% / 86% | 1% | $108,020 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Sports Studies | 24 — | 83% / 17% | 0% | $64,639 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 102 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $64,639 | |
| Business Management and Administration | 361 — | 54% / 46% | 11% | $84,394 | |
| Economics | 69 +4 | 68% / 32% | 30% | $70,129 | |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| African-American/Black Studies | 3 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,295 | |
| American Studies | |||||
| Anthropology | 21 +1 | 24% / 76% | 0% | $53,446 | |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Classical Languages | 2 +2 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Communication | 67 +3 | 37% / 63% | 6% | $51,954 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Criminal Justice | 127 +10 | 41% / 59% | 1% | $55,353 | |
| English | 74 +6 | 36% / 64% | 3% | $50,195 | |
| French | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Gerontology | 4 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $70,227 | |
| History | 34 +4 | 76% / 24% | 0% | $51,093 | |
| Intercultural and International Studies | 7 — | 43% / 57% | 14% | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| International Affairs | 24 +5 | 42% / 58% | 8% | — | |
| Philosophy | 10 +2 | 40% / 60% | 10% | $52,237 | |
| Philosophy | 1 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $52,237 | |
| Political Science | 50 +6 | 58% / 42% | 6% | $57,055 | |
| Psychology | 248 +18 | 20% / 80% | 4% | $51,538 | |
| Social Psychology | 11 — | 9% / 91% | 9% | — | |
| Social Sciences | |||||
| Social Work | 20 — | 5% / 95% | 0% | $49,712 | |
| Sociology | 36 +6 | 39% / 61% | 0% | $51,800 | |
| Spanish | 2 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Women's Studies | 11 +4 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $44,295 | |
| Early Childhood Education | 70 +1 | 6% / 94% | 1% | $53,489 | |
| Art/Art Studies | 23 +3 | 48% / 52% | 13% | $34,287 | |
| Music | 13 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | — | |
| Theater | 11 — | 36% / 64% | 0% | — |