School Overview

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

Contacting the School

1 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854-5104
Main Phone: (978) 934-4000
Web Site: www.uml.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 8,666 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.8% of students attend full-time, while 1.2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 628 male students and 351 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 64.1% of the student body, while females made up 35.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (6)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 470. One quarter of students scored at least 520.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 490 or higher. One fourth of students scored 540 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, < 1 year
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Enterprise Management

• Computer Science
• Information Sciences And Systems

• Curriculum And Instruction
• Educational Administration
• Vocational Teaching

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Plastics Engineering
• Specialized Engineering

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Environmental Control
• Industrial Equipment Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• General English Language

• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Office
• Nursing
• Public Health
• Rehabilitation Training

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology
• Specialized History And Social Science

• Liberal Arts

• Biology

• Foreign Languages And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics

• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Meteorology
• Other Physical Sciences
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology
• Social Psychology

• Physical Science Technology

School Accreditation

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

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

• Northeast 10 Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.