PublicSuburbanUniversity of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell, Massachusetts 01854
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public institution in Lowell with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1253, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 11.6K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
70% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,874 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,627.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Lowell State College Lowell State College got its start as the Lowell Normal School, which was chartered in 1894 as a teacher-training institution for women.
- •The 10th and final normal school to be established in Massachusetts, it opened in 1898 with 108 students and five faculty members.
- •The original classroom building opened the next year at the corner of Broadway and Wilder streets, and quickly became a landmark in the city.
- •Beginning in 1967, the college was authorized to confer two more degrees: Master of Education and Master of Music Education.
Source: Wikipedia
Notable Alumni
Rich Miner
Co-founder of Android and Google advisor
Andre Dubus III
Bestselling author of House of Sand and Fog, National Book Award finalist
Marty Meehan
Former U.S. Congressman and current UMass System President
Stephen F. Lynch
United States Representative from Massachusetts
David Lovering
Drummer for alternative rock band Pixies
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1253
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
11-01
Regular Decision
02-01
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
46.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$18,250
Academics
Programs (179)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
82%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
82
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MA state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Admission Office
Nearby Attractions
Lowell National Historical Parkwalkable
National park preserving Lowell's industrial history and mill system
Tsongas Centerwalkable
Arena hosting concerts, sports events, and entertainment
Merrimack Riverwalkable
Scenic river running through campus with walking trails
Days out near Lowell
NewTwo or three colleges you can see in one day around Lowell, from real bookable tour times.
- Merrimack College · Southern New Hampshire UniversityTwo states46 days
- Gordon College · Northeastern UniversityBig and small44 days
- University of Massachusetts-Amherst · Amherst CollegeBig and small24 days