University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Location: Lowell, Massachusetts  

• UMass Lowell is a national research university committed to preparing students for work in the real world— solving real problems and helping real people— by providing an affordable, high-quality education.

• Located on a high-energy campus in the heart of a global community, the university offers more than 18,000 students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in five colleges. Our students are more successful than ever thanks to accredited programs, a focus on hands-on learning, and personal attention from accomplished faculty and dedicated staff. 

• UMass Lowell is the ideal place to discover and achieve your purpose. Our graduates are wanted and trusted by employers and graduate schools alike.

• #1 Public University in Massachusetts according to the Wall Street Journal

• #84 Public University Ranking (U.S. News & World Report) 

• #159 National University Ranking (U.S. News & World Report) 

• $116,100 Average mid-career salary of our graduates 

• 1265 Combined SAT Score for Incoming Freshmen 

• 3.69 Average GPA for Incoming Freshmen 

• Top 200 Research Universities in Nation (U.S. News & World Report) 

• $95M+ Total Research & Development Expenditures 

• 14 NCAA Division I Athletic Teams 

• $185M+ in Financial Aid Awarded 

• 135+ Undergraduate Majors 

• 47 Master's Programs 

• 30 Doctoral Degrees 

• Recent rankings by payscale.com: 

• No. 1 in New England for return on investment among public universities

• No. 1 for 20-year return on investment among public universities

• No. 1 for mid-career salary among New England public universities