University of Massachusetts-Boston Admission
Application Fee
$60
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
80.76%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
15.49%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,441
SAT Scores
1,190
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 19,512 students have applied and 15,757 students have allowed to admit to University of Massachusetts-Boston (Acceptance rate: 80.76%). Massachusetts-Boston's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 15.49 % where 2,441 students have finally enrolled out of 15,757 admitted students.
Massachusetts-Boston acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts-Boston enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts.
How to Apply to University of Massachusetts-Boston
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Massachusetts-Boston. Massachusetts-Boston offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.umb.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid | www.umb.edu/admissions/financial_aid_scholarships |
| Net Price Calculator | https://umb.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | admissions.umb.edu/veterans |
| Athletic | https://www.beaconsathletics.com/sports/2020/5/28/inside-athletics-compliance-compliance-index.aspx |
| Disability Service | www.umb.edu/academics/vpass/disability |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Massachusetts-Boston and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Massachusetts-Boston is 1,190 and the average ACT score is 27. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | 1,190 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts | 1,112 | 71 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Massachusetts-Boston, 688 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,190 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 600 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 590 | 650 |
| Total | 1,080 | 1,190 | 1,300 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Massachusetts-Boston, 58 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 27 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 27 | 29 |
| English | 22 | 28 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 26 | 28 |
Massachusetts-Boston Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Massachusetts-Boston. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |