UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-BOSTON

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University Of Massachusetts-Boston

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Boston, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

100 Morrissey Blvd
Boston, MA 02125-3393
Main Phone: (617) 287-6000
Web Site: www.umb.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 8,838 (full-time equivalent) students. 83.2% of students attend full-time, while 16.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 262 male students and 314 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 45.5% of the student body, while females made up 54.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (11)%, Hispanic (5)%, and Asian (8)%.

School Selectivity


In the class starting in 2002, 54.7% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 420. One quarter of students scored at least 560.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 440 or higher. One fourth of students scored 570 or higher.

Degree Levels

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducationEngineeringEnglish Language And LiteratureEnvironmental ConservationHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesInterdisciplinary StudiesLaw School And LegalLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesProtective ServicesPsychologyPublic Administration And Public Service

School Accreditation

University Of Massachusetts-Boston reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Massachusetts-Boston is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Massachusetts-Boston belongs to the following athletic conferences:

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Financial Flexibility

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:$ 5,903
In-State, Living With Family:$ 8,487
Out of State, Living On Campus:$ 15,558

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:Recommended (but not required):Neither Required Nor Recommended:

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