University of Massachusetts-Lowell
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is one of the fifteen public 4-year colleges in Massachusetts. The campus is located in a suburb, in Lowell.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 18,315 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,039 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,754 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 86%). Every year 60% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Massachusetts-Lowell's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $14,350, and fees were $450. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $31,415 and $450 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students18,315 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate86% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 3 | 99 |
Master's degree | 2 | 28 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 4 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
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39 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1975 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2016 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Admission
69%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1130 to 1310 |
ACT | 24 to 29 |
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 Required |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) 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 | $50 |
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 | $617/credit | |
In State Students | $617/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,328/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $836/credit | |
In State Students | $836/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,490/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 | $27,765 | $27,765 | $59,760 |
ADN | 70 | $43,190 | $43,190 | $92,960 |
BSN | 125 | $77,125 | $77,125 | $166,000 |
FNP | 50 | $41,800 | $41,800 | $74,500 |
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, 91% of University of Massachusetts-Lowell's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 26% | $4,369 |
Other Federal Grant | 16% | $704 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 31% | $1,978 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 76% | $7,506 |
Federal Student Loans | 67% | $5,368 |
Private Loans | 11% | $14,055 |
$18,375
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$11,524 |
$30,001 to $48,000$12,675 |
$48,001 to $75,000$16,335 |
$75,001 to $110,000$20,764 |
Over $110,000$24,913 |
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Student Population
14,012
Undergrads
4,303
Graduates
7,307
Women
11,008
Men
64%
Full-time
36%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
59% |
Asian |
10% |
Hispanic |
9% |
Non-resident alien |
8% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
Black/African American |
6% |
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.