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The University of Massachusetts Lowell, also known as UMass Lowell or UML, is one of five campuses of the University of Massachusetts. It is located in Lowell, Massachusetts, and is one of the largest universities in the Merrimack Valley. UML has been ranked by the Carnegie Foundation as an intensive doctoral/research university. It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study. These include:
The athletic teams of UMass Lowell compete in a variety of sports. They are nicknamed the River Hawks.
Students at the school often study mathematics, music, engineering, fine arts, computer science and engineering, and security and law enforcement.
The admissions department at UMass Lowell does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 480 to 520 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 610 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, UMass Lowell tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 11,635 students (8,701 full-time equivalent).
UMass Lowell does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Northeast 10 Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Massachusetts Lowell
1 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854-5104
General Phone: (978) 934-4000
http://WWW.UML.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 362 | business management, entrepreneurship, business, management science |
| Engineering | 272 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, plastics engineering, chemical engineering, various engineering courses |
| Liberal Arts | 226 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, political science, social studies, sociology, economics, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 205 | information science, computer science, computer engineering |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 201 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety |
| Education And Teaching | 152 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, reading teaching, health teaching, music teaching, teacher education and development |
| Therapy And Counseling | 133 | psychology, physical therapy, social psychology |
| Science | 114 | biology, physics, chemistry, biomedical sciences, physical science courses, physics courses, polymer chemistry, atmospheric sciences, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 74 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 53 | mechanical engineering related tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, environmental control tech, industrial tech, industrial production tech |
| Fine Arts | 49 | fine arts studies, fine arts |
| Music | 36 | music performance, music |
| Mathematics | 31 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 29 | rehabilitation, occupational therapy |
| Medical Support And Technology | 23 | clinical and medical lab science |
| Medical Administration | 23 | occupational health, health care administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | philosophy |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for UMass Lowell in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,381 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 462 | 32 |
| Doctor's degree | 112 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 34 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 3 |
In 2007, UMass Lowell had a total enrollment of 11,635 students (8,701 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 65% |
| Women | 35% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 24% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
UMass Lowell offers campus housing for 2,199 of its 8,701 (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 | 5,016 | 3,497 | 70% | 1,296 | 37% |
| Men | 2,974 | 2,179 | 73% | 848 | 39% |
| Women | 2,042 | 1,318 | 65% | 448 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 610 |
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 | 99% |
| 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 | $ 8,731 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,384 |
| Room and board | $ 6,973 |
| Room charge | $ 4,486 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,492 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,276 |
Financial Aid:
UMass Lowell participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 216100)
UMass Lowell has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 169 | 69 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 97 | 71 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 143 | $111,026 | 51 | $107,498 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 57 | $89,940 | 37 | $84,192 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 66 | $75,661 | 52 | $70,630 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 266 | $97,733 | 140 | $87,645 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 63 | 70 | 133 |
| Track | 11 | 17 | 28 |
| Basketball | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 43 | 76 |
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 6% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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