University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA

publicDoctoral Universities: High Research Activity (R2)

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University of Massachusetts-Boston is a large public R2 doctoral research university located in Boston, Massachusetts, with an undergraduate enrollment of 11,512. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Massachusetts postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 84% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 84% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $15,663 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $106,814. The 4-year graduation rate is 50%, 5 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $65,865.

Acceptance Rate

83.8%

Avg Net Price

$17,707

6-yr Grad Rate

56.4%

Earnings 10yr

$65,865

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
83.8%
SAT Range
1070–1290
ACT Range
22–29
Enrollment
11,512
Student:Faculty
15:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$15,908
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,125
Room & Board
$19,128
Students Receiving Aid
41.5%
Median Debt at Grad

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