University of Massachusetts-Boston
The University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public university in Boston and part of the University of Massachusetts System that includes six campuses across the state. The university was founded in 1852 as Boston State College. A wide variety of programs are offered through the eleven schools and colleges at the University of Massachusetts-Boston. Nursing is one of the most popular areas of study at the university, with over 13% of undergraduates majoring in nursing. The university is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is ranked in the top 200 universities in the country according to US News & World Report.
The university offers seven nursing programs accredited by the CCNE, including three tracks for earning a BSN. The BSN programs include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN. The RN to BSN program is designed to be completed in 3 to 5 semesters. Graduate-level programs include MSN, DNP, PhD, and BSN to PhD programs. The traditional BSN program may take 2.5 to 4 years to complete and includes clinical work at local clinics and hospitals through the more than 200 partnerships that the university has with healthcare facilities in the area. The clinical placements include Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students16,415 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate78% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 36 | 162 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 16 |
Master's degree | 6 | 51 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 3 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 2 | 12 |
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41 miles away |
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43 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 05/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
Admission
75%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1040 to 1220 |
ACT | 21 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $60 |
Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $562/credit | |
In State Students | $562/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,360/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $724/credit | |
In State Students | $724/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,413/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $25,290 | $25,290 | $61,200 |
ADN | 70 | $39,340 | $39,340 | $95,200 |
BSN | 125 | $70,250 | $70,250 | $170,000 |
FNP | 50 | $36,200 | $36,200 | $70,650 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 81% of University of Massachusetts-Boston's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 46% | $5,295 |
Other Federal Grant | 33% | $782 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 44% | $2,131 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 69% | $6,534 |
Federal Student Loans | 50% | $5,212 |
Private Loans | 4% | $11,743 |
$10,991
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$8,564 |
$30,001 to $48,000$9,621 |
$48,001 to $75,000$12,263 |
$75,001 to $110,000$17,973 |
Over $110,000$18,516 |
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Student Population
12,660
Undergrads
3,755
Graduates
9,249
Women
7,166
Men
67%
Full-time
33%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
38% |
Black/African American |
15% |
Hispanic |
14% |
Non-resident alien |
12% |
Asian |
11% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.