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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. 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 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.
More information about the university can be found in CityTownInfo's exclusive interview with its career director.
UMass Boston is located in a large city, in Boston, MA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at UMass Boston top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study therapy and counseling.
The admissions department at UMass Boston does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 420 to 550 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 560 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
UMass Boston offers classes to 13,433 students (10,333 full-time equivalent).
Students sports include formal participation in Little East Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Massachusetts Boston
100 Morrissey Blvd
Boston, MA 02125-3393
General Phone: (617) 287-5000
http://www.umb.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 556 | English, sociology, political science, economics, history, linguistics, anthropology, American studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 439 | business management, accounting, labor relations |
| Education and Teaching | 418 | teacher education, special ed, instructional media design, school counseling, educational administration, education, college student counseling, physical education teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 254 | psychology, school psychology, mental health counseling, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, substance abuse counseling |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 235 | registered nursing, nursing science, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 173 | community organization, social work, public administration, social service professions, human services, public policy analysis |
| Science | 160 | biology, geology, biochemistry, chemistry, biological and physical sciences, physics courses, physics, biological and biomedical sciences, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 106 | criminal justice and safety, criminology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 45 | computer and info science, computer science, information technology, computer and media applications |
| Medicine | 41 | gerontology |
| Art Studies | 26 | art studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 26 | health and physical education, rehabilitation |
| Law | 14 | legal professions |
| Religion and Philosophy | 12 | philosophy |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Engineering | 3 | archeology, engineering physics |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
Number of programs and degrees for UMass Boston in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,505 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 792 | 32 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 110 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 51 | 10 |
| Post-master's certificate | 42 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 30 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, UMass Boston had a total enrollment of 13,433 students (10,333 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 89% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 73 % |
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 | 4,576 | 2,884 | 63% | 1,020 | 35% |
| Men | 1,860 | 1,146 | 62% | 414 | 36% |
| Women | 2,716 | 1,738 | 64% | 606 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
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 | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,111 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,297 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
UMass Boston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 222200)
UMass Boston has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 138 | 97 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 64 | 79 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 38 | 46 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $130,573 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $71,771 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $130,573 | 8 | $78,162 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 76 | $115,208 | 45 | $110,162 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 61 | $90,490 | 56 | $85,654 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 62 | $73,920 | 75 | $67,977 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 36 | $61,333 | 38 | $59,248 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 236 | $89,560 | 214 | $79,923 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Labor and Industrial Relations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Archeology
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
German Language and Literature
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/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UMass Boston Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (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 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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