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Lowell, Massachusetts is home to UMass Lowell. Lowell is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at UMass Lowell go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in music, engineering, fine arts, computer science and engineering, and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 41% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 580. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 545 and 630.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at UMass Lowell is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 10,666 enrolled students (as of 2005). UMass Lowell has a large minority student population.
The school offers students meal plans. UMass Lowell values student athletics, and belongs to the Northeast 10 Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Massachusetts - Lowell
1 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854-5104
General Phone: (978) 934-4000
Admissions Phone: (978) 934-3930
Financial Aid Phone: (978) 934-4220
http://WWW.UML.EDU
UMass Lowell awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 377 | business management, management science, entrepreneurship, business |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 289 | information science, computer science, computer engineering |
| Engineering | 237 | electrical engineering, plastics engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, various engineering courses |
| Liberal Arts | 199 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, history, English, sociology, social studies, economics, American studies, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 164 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety |
| Education And Teaching | 143 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, reading teaching, health teaching, music teaching, teacher education and development |
| Therapy And Counseling | 132 | psychology, physical therapy, social psychology |
| Science | 107 | biology, chemistry, physics, atmospheric sciences, physics courses, physical science courses, biomedical sciences, marine biology, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 77 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Fine Arts | 62 | fine arts studies, fine arts |
| Engineering Technician | 53 | mechanical engineering related tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, environmental control tech, industrial tech, industrial production tech |
| Music | 41 | music performance, music |
| Mathematics | 28 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 26 | occupational health, health care administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 26 | rehabilitation, occupational therapy |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 23 | clinical and medical lab science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 18 | philosophy |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for UMass Lowell in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,324 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 562 | 32 |
| Doctor's degree | 72 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 41 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 3 |
In 2005, UMass Lowell had a total enrollment of 10,666 students (8,056 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 63% |
| Women | 37% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 77% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 43% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 90% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
UMass Lowell offers campus housing for 2,193 of its 8,056 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lowell, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,815 | 1,972 | 41% | 1,087 | 55% |
| Men | 2,749 | 1,182 | 43% | 689 | 58% |
| Women | 2,066 | 790 | 38% | 398 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 580 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 545 | 630 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (978) 934-3930
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,166 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,068 |
| Room and board | $ 6,312 |
| Room charge | $ 3,810 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,351 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,068 |
Financial Aid:
UMass Lowell participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 216100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (978) 934-4220
UMass Lowell has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | academic year | 143 | $101,942 | 50 | $98,003 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 57 | $82,960 | 32 | $78,631 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $72,397 | 39 | $66,497 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $59,501 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 235 | $92,938 | 126 | $81,803 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 67 | 68 | 135 |
| Basketball | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| Track | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 49 | 82 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Science, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Health Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Mechanical Engineering
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Polymer Chemistry
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UMass Lowell Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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