The University of Massachusetts Boston is a world-class, urban public research university.
Our waterfront campus offers spectacular views of Boston Harbor and is just minutes from Boston, the greatest college town on earth. UMass Boston is one of only 170 designated high activity research universities in the nation. Students from 150 countries and 49 states study here making us the most diverse public research university in New England. UMass Boston's 11 colleges and schools serve more than 16,800 students. Boston is a source of many internships, employment, community service, and research opportunities. Our solid academic reputation and affordability make UMass Boston a tremendous value.
A wide range of student organizations provides social options, connecting to both the campus and the surrounding metropolitan area. UMass Boston has more than 80 undergraduate majors, minors and programs of study, as well as master's and doctoral degree programs.
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100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125-3393
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Clark Athletic Center
Waterfront area and weekly boat tours
Greenhouse
Healey Library
Museum of Fine Arts
Museum of Science
Theater District
Fenway Park
JFK Presidential Library next to campus
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Candidates must submit satisfactory scores on either the SAT I or ACT unless applying as a no-test option applicant. The average SAT score for incoming freshmen is 1080 (old SAT) or 1150 (new). The average composite ACT score is 24. UMass Boston offers a no-test option, recognizing that standardized tests, while useful, do not accurately reflect all students? academic abilities. Students may select the ?No Test Option? on their Common Application or UMass Boston Online Application.
Students must have a strong academic background, as determined by a re-calculated GPA. (Admitted freshmen average a 3.19 GPA.) Academic program choices, motivation, achievement, and annual progress are closely scrutinized. Reading and writing skills are measured using English grades, the application essay, and standardized test scores.
We consider transfer students by reviewing all college academic credentials. In general, a minimum 2.5 GPA is required, though the Honors College, Nursing programs, the College of Management, and engineering majors in the College of Science and Mathematics require a higher GPA.
A separate international application is required of international students. Submission of scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the IELTS is required of all students educated in a non-English-based educational system.
The best way to find out if UMass Boston is right for you, of course, is to visit! Please contact 617.287.6100 or see admissions.umb.edu for more information about information sessions and campus tours.
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Regular — March 1
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Undergraduate majors range from Africana Studies to Anthropology, Biology to Environmental Studies, Art and Music to Physics and Computer or Electrical Engineering. With more than 80 undergraduate majors and minors, programs of study, as well as master's and doctoral degree programs, UMass Boston offers a wealth of options.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Eight of our schools and colleges offer bachelor's degrees:
- College of Advancing and Professional Studies (BA)
- College of Education and Human Development (BA)
- College of Liberal Arts (BA, BS)
- College of Science and Mathematics (BA, BS)
- College of Management (BS)
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences (BS)
- Honors College (BA, BS)
- School For The Environment (BS)
- The College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers both a traditional and an accelerated BSN and an online RN-to-BSN program, as well as a BS program in Exercise & Health Sciences).
- The College of Advancing and Professional Studies offers a range of online academic and professional development programs.
- Pre-med, pre-law, and teacher licensure programs are also offered, along with credit by examination, and advanced placement.
The academic calendar runs from early September through the end of May, with a one-month optional winter session in January, and summer school sessions in June, July and August.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African Studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Latin American Studies.
Women's Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Management Science.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
French Language and Literature.
Italian Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
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HISTORY.
History.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy, Other.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Chemistry, Other.
Physics.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, Other.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Annual tuition and fees for academic year 2017-18 total $13,828 for Massachusetts residents studying full-time (12 or more credits), or $32,985 for out-of-state students. Students enrolling part-time are charged tuition according to number of credits taken. The new freshman dormitories offer a range of room sizes and plans, with annual room costs running from $8,703 (quad with private bath) to $12,213 (large single with private bath). A standard annual meal plan is $5,390.
Financial Aid
We are committed to keeping your education affordable and accessible. 65% of our full time undergraduates receive some form of financial assistance. 37% of undergraduates who start and complete their studies at UMass Boston graduate without debt.
Financial aid includes grants, waivers, and merit scholarships, as well as loans and work-study employment. Students who apply before the March 1 priority deadline for fall semester and November 1 for spring are automatically considered for all financial aid programs administered by our Office of Financial Aid Services.
Aid is based on need and/or merit. Need is determined by federal methodology for students who complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which is now available on October 1 annually. Early Action aid packages (for those who apply by November 1) are awarded by January. Regular acceptance packages (for those completing their application and FAFSA later, but by March 1) are sent in April. The UMass Boston FAFSA school code is 002222.
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Student Body
Student Body
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UMass Boston is comprised of the most diverse student body in New England. Focused on academic excellence, diversity, research and service tightly woven into the public and community service needs of Greater Boston, our students come from an extraordinary range of backgrounds, talents, and interests, and represent all levels of the economic, political, spiritual, and ethnic spectra. More than 50% of our students come right from high school; others transfer from twoand four-year colleges. Given the advantageous in-state tuition and fees, most students come from Massachusetts, but many arrive from other states and 150 other countries. Though classes and business are conducted in English, you can hear more than 60 languages spoken on campus.
No matter your interest, UMass Boston has activities to engage you socially and intellectually ? from student government, literary endeavors, theater, musical groups, championship chess, or working with inner city youth to academically affiliated clubs, affinity groups, athletics opportunities, or a course-credit-based leadership development program ? you can find activities to complement your classroom experience.
UMass Boston boasts 18 men?s and women?s NCAA Division III varsity teams, as well as intramural options like basketball, softball, volleyball and others. Athletics facilities include a hockey rink, swimming pool, recently renovated basketball court, the Beacon Fitness Center and waterfront recreation like kayaking and sailing.
More than 100 student clubs and organizations provide social, co-curricular and academic choices for UMass Boston students every semester.
Faculty
All 1,243 UMass Boston faculty members are distinguished by reputation. Most hold terminal degrees in their field of study. All are active in research and public service related to their field, while remaining student-focused and dedicated to teaching undergraduates.
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Location
New freshman dorms (opening fall 2018) make UMass Boston?s 120-acre waterfront campus even more desirable. Adjacent to Interstate Route 93, with free and frequent shuttle bus service connecting to campus parking and the MBTA public transportation system, UMass Boston provides easy access to metropolitan Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and all of New England - a wealth of sights and activities guaranteed to enhance your college experience.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
The new freshman residence halls include dining services, study spaces and student lounges available to all 17,000 students.
University Hall is our newest academic building and offers a recital hall, a reconfigurable theater, rehearsal spaces, a dance studio, art studios, music rooms, biochemistry labs, and a caf? and spectacular water views. It also houses many classrooms and study spaces.
Right next door, our beautiful Campus Center provides easy access to a range of student services, dining services, and study spaces. Here you will find The One Stop, a centralized student service center offering assistance with billing, registration and financial aid.
The recently opened Integrated Sciences Complex gives you state-of-the-art research and study spaces as well as views of the Boston skyline. This complex of more than 80 laboratories is the science hub of the campus, providing places for students and faculty to collaborate and interact across disciplines as diverse as psychology and environmental science.
The University's Healey Library is a member of three library consortia, and participates in the state-wide "virtual catalog," providing yet wider access to scholarly and study resources. It also holds its own large collections of print volumes, journals, newspapers, electronic publications and databases, as well as academic videos, DVDs, and films representing all the fields of study on campus. The library's electronic resources are available to students both on and off campus, 24/7.
The Information Technology Division provides seven-day-a-week access to general purpose computer labs, as well as other specialized, course-related facilities ? Adaptive Computer, Graduate & Faculty, and Media & Language labs, and a media viewing center. With network connections throughout the campus, and wireless access in the Library, Integrated Sciences Complex, University Hall and Campus Center, a wide variety of IT and data communications resources is available to students.
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, located on our peninsula, is linked to UMass Boston by a variety of educational programs, enabling students to utilize archival documents, film, and still photographs for scholarly purposes. Also adjacent to campus, are the Archives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Commonwealth Museum, rich repositories covering more than 550 years of Massachusetts and national history. The new Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the Study of the United States Senate provides further study enhancement, internships, and research opportunities for UMass Boston students.
Off-Campus Opportunities
The National Student Exchange Program gives our students the chance to study at one of more than 200 participating colleges and universities in the U.S., Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands at a cost comparable to that of attending UMass Boston. The study-abroad program is for students with a 3.0 GPA or better who seek international academic experiences in places like Paris, Hong Kong, Sydney or Marrakesh for two weeks, a semester, or an academic year. UMass Boston also participates in the New England Regional Student Program.
Internship and Cooperative Education programs place students in work assignments directly related to their field of study. Internship programs, place students part-time during the semester or over the summer months.
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Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University
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Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University
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Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/