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University of Massachusetts-Lowell Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does the Admissions Department at University of Massachusetts-Lowell Look For?

Examine the admissions data of recent incoming classes to gain a clearer insight into your probability of being accepted at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, situated in Lowell, MA.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of University of Massachusetts-Lowell
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

Understanding Admissions Statistics

These admission statistics can help you understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, you might consider retaking the exam or looking at schools that better fit your scores.

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Selectivity: Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?

Selectivity measures how competitive it is to gain admission to a school.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Less Selective (70-85%)
Acceptance Rate	83%
Application Fee	$70 (may be waived)

Acceptance and Enrollment Figures

University of Massachusetts-Lowell received 13,781 total applications. Among these applicants, 11,444 were admitted, and 2,068 ultimately registered.

Applicant Total	13,781
Accepted	11,444
Enrolled	2,068
Enrolled Full-Time	2,023
Enrolled Part-Time	45

The acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is 83%. This makes the school highly accessible. The school admits men and women at different rates at University of Massachusetts-Lowell: women are accepted at a rate of 82% compared to 84% for male applicants.

Among admitted students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is 18%. This indicates that 18% of students who were accepted decided to enroll. By gender, women enroll at a rate of 16% compared to 20% for male admits.

Gender Balance in Admissions: Male and Female Applicant Trends

Gender data for applicants and admitted students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

	Men	Women
Applicants	7,027	6,740
Admitted	5,913	5,525
Enrolled	1,190	876

Average Test Scores

Approximately 27% of students accepted to UMass Lowell reported SAT scores (553 students).

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores for the middle 50% fell between 590 and 680. Math scores were between 590 and 690.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing	590	680
Mathematics	590	690
Combined Total	1180	1370

UMass Lowell got ACT scores from 2% of admitted applicants (47 students).

The middle 50% of admitted students earned ACT Composite scores between 25 and 32.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Overall	25	32
English/Reading	23	33
Mathematics	24	30

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Daderot under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.