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University of Massachusetts, Lowell Online

Highlights

  • Education and business administration programs ranked by U.S. News and World Report.
  • Multiple scholarship opportunities, including funding for veterans and criminal justice students.
  • Students can receive customizable corporate training opportunities.

Overview

Founded in 1897 as the State Normal School, UMass Lowell now ranks among the top 200 U.S. research universities, with nearly $70 million supporting the school's research and development. UMass Lowell includes six colleges and offers over 170 degree opportunities, while graduates of these programs earn, on average, $105,000 annually. In short, graduates of UMass Lowell receive a lucrative and nationally recognized degree.

University of Massachusetts, Lowell's Accreditation, Tuition, and Admissions Info

Accreditation and Approvals

UMass Lowell is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Certain programs and schools also receive specialized accreditation through organizations such as the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the National Association of Schools of Music.

Tuition

  • Undergraduate, online students: $380 per credit
  • Graduate students: $575
  • Certain programs may charge higher tuition, including programs from the Manning School of Business.

Admissions

High school students should complete prerequisite coursework before graduating, including four English classes, four math classes, and three science classes. Applicants then must submit an application, an application fee, ACT/SAT scores, a recommendation letter, and a high school transcript. Incoming first-time freshmen must also write a short essay that describes hobbies and strategies for dealing with personal or professional struggles. Transfer students must submit transcripts from all previous schools; those with fewer than 24 college credits must also include high school transcripts.

Additional materials may be required for undergraduate candidates, depending on the program. The music program, for example, requires an audition, while art and design majors must deliver a portfolio. Graduate students must hold a bachelor's degree and provide GRE or GMAT test scores. Students who take a minimum of nine credits must also receive immunizations for illnesses such as measles and rubella.

Other Statistics

  • Student enrollment: 18,316
  • Students hail from 120 countries.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: 17:1
  • More than $170 million in financial aid awarded to students each year.

School Profile

Online Degrees Offered

  • UMass Lowell provides online associate degrees in management and information technology, and eight bachelor's degrees in fields such as business administration, criminal justice, English, and psychology.
  • Undergraduate learners may also pursue 12 certificates in disciplines like paralegal studies, java development, and accounting.
  • Thirteen available master's programs include finance and engineering management, with seven additional master's programs in education.
  • The school also delivers 14 graduate certificates in fields such as cybersecurity and clinical pathology.

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