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Is UMass Lowell a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$173,274 Avg Total Cost

University of Massachusetts - Lowell Value Report

Is an UMass Lowell degree worth it? Only you know for sure, but College Factual's value analysis can help answer that question. Keep reading for more.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 25% National Quality
Expensive Price

University of Massachusetts - Lowell is ranked #1,731 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe University of Massachusetts - Lowell is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1731 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  22.76 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $173,274 for an UMass Lowell Degree

On average, a bachelor's degree from UMass Lowell will cost you about $173,274. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $38,938 and a typical 4.45 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$38,938
Average Years to Graduate4.45
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$173,274

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average UMass Lowell net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on UMass Lowell cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$100,632 In-State With Aid
$197,126 Avg Cost No Aid
4.45 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at UMass Lowell.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$197,126#0F
All Students$173,274#1,731D-
Only Students Receiving Aid$156,693#1,204C
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$141,065#F
All Students$117,209#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$100,632#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Massachusetts.

About 91% of UMass Lowell students receive financial aid. Get more details on what UMass Lowell financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average UMass Lowell cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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