University of Massachusetts-Boston

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,278

2.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$17,768

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

83.8%

21,262 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

15,575

74% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

49.4%

1,122 Graduates

About

University of Massachusetts-Boston is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Massachusetts-Boston were General Business Administration & Management (361 degrees awarded), Nursing School (315 degrees), and General Psychology (266 degrees).

In 2024, 3,744 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Massachusetts-Boston. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,435 degrees), 2.68 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (536 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Boston is $15,278, which is $−16,642 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Massachusetts-Boston is $15,278, which is $16,642 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,768.

In 2024, 73% of undergraduate students attending University of Massachusetts-Boston received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,278

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Boston was $15,278. The cost of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Boston is $−16,642 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Massachusetts-Boston (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,768

2024 Value

1.22%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Massachusetts-Boston had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,768. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Massachusetts-Boston grew by 1.22%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Massachusetts-Boston (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,902

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Massachusetts-Boston was of $15,902 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.236% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Massachusetts-Boston (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at University of Massachusetts-Boston received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Massachusetts-Boston (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Massachusetts-Boston received 21,262 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.64% annual growth. Out of those 21,262 applicants, 17,813 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.8% acceptance rate.

There were 15,575 students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2024. 32% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Massachusetts-Boston has an overall enrollment yield of 12.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

17,813

Accepted Out of 21,262

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Massachusetts-Boston was 83.8% (17,813 admissions from 21,262 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.64%, while admissions grew by 2.65%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Massachusetts-Boston (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

32%

Submission Percentage (2024)

692

Scores Submitted (2024)

32% of enrolled first-time students at University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Massachusetts-Boston had a total enrollment of 15,575 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Boston is 11,522 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,053. This means that 74% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Boston are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts-Boston, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.8% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Black or African American, 13.7% Asian, 3.43% Two or More Races, 0.0963% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0706% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Boston in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (16.8%), followed by White Male (13.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.6%), followed by White Male (11.3%) and Black or African American Female (5.48%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,575 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Massachusetts-Boston is 11,522 and the part-time enrollment is 4,053. This means that 74% of students enrolled at University of Massachusetts-Boston are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Massachusetts-Boston (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Massachusetts-Boston was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Massachusetts-Boston had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Massachusetts-Boston (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,102 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,759 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,421 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Massachusetts-Boston is 32.8% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Black or African American, 13.7% Asian, 3.43% Two or More Races, 0.0963% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0706% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 978 students (6.28%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 800 more women than men received degrees from University of Massachusetts-Boston. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Boston is white (1,435 degrees awarded). There were 2.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (536 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Massachusetts-Boston is General Business Administration & Management (361 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing School (315 degrees) and General Psychology (266 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Massachusetts-Boston, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (40 degrees awarded), English (115 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (58 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston are Elementary & middle school teachers (166,247 people), Other managers (140,477 people), Secondary school teachers (127,305 people), Postsecondary teachers (113,279 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (110,217 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston in 2024 are Cultural & Gender Studies (40 degrees awarded), English (115 degrees), Language & Linguistics (58 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (65 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (136 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston are Cultural & Gender Studies (40 degrees awarded), English (115 degrees), Language & Linguistics (58 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (65 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (136 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston are Elementary & secondary schools (421,708 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (259,273 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (140,116 people), Computer Systems Design (107,733 people), and Legal services (96,256 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Massachusetts-Boston.

Most Common (2024)

General Business Administration & Management
361 degrees awarded
Nursing School
315 degrees awarded
General Psychology
266 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Massachusetts-Boston was General Business Administration & Management with 361 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Massachusetts-Boston according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,472

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,272

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,472 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Boston, which is 0.648 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,272).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Massachusetts-Boston by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 285 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Boston in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.16 times more than the 246 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 317 degrees were awarded to men at University of Massachusetts-Boston in Nursing School, which is 6.6 times more than the 48 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 28% of students graduating from University of Massachusetts-Boston completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (63.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Massachusetts-Boston is Female and Asian (63.6% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.93% of graduates (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,435 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
536 degrees awarded
Black or African American
533 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Massachusetts-Boston is white (1,435 degrees awarded). There were 2.68 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (536 degrees).

2.32% of degree recipients (87 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,410 degrees awarded
White Female
1,368 degrees awarded
White Female
1,362 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Massachusetts-Boston is white female (1,410 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,368 degrees).

Operations

University of Massachusetts-Boston has an endowment valued at nearly $171M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 23.9M (13.9%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Massachusetts-Boston had a total salary expenditure of 528M. University of Massachusetts-Boston employs 234 Lecturers, 212 Associate professors and 136 Professors. Most academics at University of Massachusetts-Boston are Female Lecturer (134), Male Associate professor (110), and Female Associate professor (102).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Boston are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 180 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 170 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 166 employees.

Endowment

$171M

2024 Endowment

16.2%

growth from 2023

University of Massachusetts-Boston has an endowment valued at about $171M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Massachusetts-Boston grew 16.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $80.8M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Massachusetts-Boston (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$32.5M - Federal
$32.9M - State
$2.12M - Local

As of 2024, University of Massachusetts-Boston received $32.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $32.9M from state grants and contracts, and $2.12M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$243M

2024 Salaries

9.9%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Massachusetts-Boston paid a median of $243M in salaries, which represents 46.1% of their overall expenditure ($528M) and a 9.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.51% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 5.31% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$81M

Instructional Salaries

696

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Massachusetts-Boston paid a total of $81M to 696 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Massachusetts-Boston were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 180 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 170 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 166 employees.

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