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The University of Massachusetts Boston, also referred to as "Umass Boston", is a public, coeducational, research college located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It was originally established as Boston State College in 1852 but was renamed UMass Boston in 1964. Every year the university grants admission to over 12,000 students worldwide. The school offers several majors in the fields of therapy and counseling and liberal arts. Online courses in various fields are offered to overseas students.
The sports teams of the university are known as The Beacons. The official mascot of UMass Boston is The Beacon. The school sponsors men's teams for baseball, basketball, cross country, ice hockey, lacrosse, track and field, soccer, and tennis. For women, the university sponsors baseball, basketball, cross country, ice hockey, lacrosse, track and field, soccer, tennis, softball, and volleyball teams. The institute also has a competitive sailing team.
Boston, Massachusetts is home to UMass Boston. Boston is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at UMass Boston go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in therapy and counseling and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 580.
UMass Boston has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
UMass Boston has 11,862 enrolled students (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at UMass Boston attend part-time. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Little East Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Massachusetts - Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd
Boston, MA 02125-3393
General Phone: (617) 287-6000
Admissions Phone: (617) 287-6100
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 287-6300
http://www.umb.edu
UMass Boston awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 605 | English, sociology, political science, economics, history, linguistics, American studies, geography, ... |
| Business And Management | 450 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, MIS, international business, management sciences, labor relations |
| Education And Teaching | 389 | teacher education, school counseling, physical education teaching, special ed, educational administration, instructional media design, education courses, education, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 263 | psychology, school psychology, clinical psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 155 | registered nursing, nursing science, various nursing, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing |
| Science | 131 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, geological and earth sciences, physics, physics courses, anatomical sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 107 | public administration, social work, social service professions, community organization, human services, public policy analysis |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 96 | computer and info science, computer science, computer support |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 64 | criminal justice and safety, criminology |
| Art Studies | 31 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 19 | philosophy, general philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 14 | environmental science |
| Medicine | 14 | gerontology |
| Law | 12 | legal professions |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 12 | drama |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering physics |
Number of programs and degrees for UMass Boston in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,578 | 47 |
| Master's degree | 651 | 26 |
| Doctor's degree | 48 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 45 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 38 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 16 | 5 |
In 2005, UMass Boston had a total enrollment of 11,862 students (8,655 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 32% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 92% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,174 | 1,920 | 60% | 779 | 41% |
| Men | 1,364 | 811 | 59% | 328 | 40% |
| Women | 1,810 | 1,109 | 61% | 451 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 287-6100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,265 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,320 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
UMass Boston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 222200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 287-6300
UMass Boston has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 146 | 94 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 49 | 60 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 52 | 36 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $87,984 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $37,556 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $65,091 | 7 | $69,846 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 84 | $101,261 | 33 | $94,928 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 60 | $82,817 | 58 | $78,166 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 50 | $63,564 | 58 | $61,315 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 46 | $52,622 | 34 | $51,230 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 241 | $79,398 | 183 | $70,843 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Little East Conference |
| Baseball | Little East Conference |
| Track | Little East Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Labor and Industrial Relations
Management Information Systems, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
LAW
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American Government and Politics (United States)
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Cartography
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Physics, General
Physics, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UMass Boston Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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