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UMass Lowell

#1 public university for starting/mid-career salaries in New England
95% of grads secure jobs or pursue advanced study within 6 months
120+ undergraduate majors

UMass Lowell Campus Profile

School Size Mid-sized
Location Urban
First-Year Housing On or Off Campus
Test Requirements SAT/ACT Test Optional
Athletics NCAA Division I and Intramural

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.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a nationally ranked public research university committed to excellence in teaching, research and community engagement.

UMass Lowell at a Glance

A 21st-Century Campus

Located in the historic mill city of Lowell on the Merrimack River, UMass Lowell offers more 200 degree programs. Lowell is an exciting crossroads where diverse cultures, creativity and entrepreneurship flourish. With more than half a billion dollars of investment over the past decade, UMass Lowell's campus includes smart classrooms, advanced laboratories, business incubators and inviting spaces for athletics, recreation and campus life.

Return on Investment

UMass Lowell emphasizes hands-on and experiential learning, fostering the kind of real-world skills employers need most. In fact, 95 percent of UMass Lowell’s graduates find work in their field or pursue advanced study within six months of earning their degree. According to Payscale.com, UMass Lowell alumni enjoy one of the highest returns on their college investment in the nation.

Competitive Athletics

UMass Lowell’s 15 varsity teams compete in NCAA Division I in the America East and Hockey East conferences. The nationally ranked River Hawks hockey team is a three-time Hockey East champion and boasts one of the most passionate student fan sections in the nation.

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With the experience students gain at UMass Lowell, they graduate ready to build a life around their passions and principles, ready to take their place in the world — and to make a difference in it, too.

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UMass Lowell offers more than 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees that prepare students to succeed in the workplace or pursue an advanced degree.

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I knew I made the right choice before I even arrived at UMass Lowell. It's not just books that matter. The internship put me in the middle of what I was learning in class and reinforced it.”

Daniel Howell UMass Lowell, Public Health

I really love my job and am appreciative of the real-world experiences I gained at UML. The Interprofessional Education class and other courses that required us to work in groups have really helped me in my job working on a large NICU team. ”

Mindasari Daniar UMass Lowell, Nutritional Sciences & Public Health

Choosing to attend UMass Lowell, with the experiences I've had and the knowledge I obtained here, was one of the best decisions of my life.”

Gackson Wheeler UMass Lowell, Political Science & Security Studies: Homeland Defense

Now I understand the role higher education institutions have in the world. Students should be sharing what they learn and what they know with the community, and we do that at UMass Lowell.”

Maureen Kelly UMass Lowell, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering

I'm not debt-free, but I am in a lot better condition than I would be if I'd gone anywhere else. And this field is my passion, so having other people around me and professors who feel the same way, why would I go anywhere else?”

Lauren Gary UMass Lowell, Psychology & Autism Studies

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