Undergraduate Majors by College
College of Fine Arts,
Humanities & Social Sciences
American Studies
General
Thematic Option
Criminal Justice*
Corrections
Homeland Security
Information and Technology
Police
Violence
Economics
English
Creative Writing
Literature
Journalism & Professional Writing
Theatre Arts
Fine Arts
Art
Design
History
General
Art History
Liberal Arts (requires two options)
Art History
Asian Studies
Comparative Arts
Cultural Studies
Economics
Education
English
Environment & Society
Gender Studies
History
Languages
Legal Studies
Literature
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Theatre Arts
Writing
Modern Languages
French
Spanish
Spanish & French
Spanish & Italian
Music Business
Music Performance
Instrumental
Vocal
Pre-law, pre-med and other pre-professional advising
is available to interested students in all majors.
Music Studies
Instrumental (leads to M.Ed.)*
Vocal (leads to M.Ed.)*
Peace and Conflict Studies*
Philosophy
Art & Religious Studies
Communication & Critical Thinking
General
Political Science
Psychology*
Sociology
Sound Recording Technology*
Francis College of Engineering
College of Health Sciences
Business Administration
Accounting*
Entrepreneurship*
Finance*
International Business*
Management Information Systems*
Management*
Marketing*
Supply Chain & Operations Management*
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Medical Laboratory Science
Exercise Physiology (may lead to
D.P.T.)
Nursing
Nutritional Science
Public Health
Community Health/Health Promotion
Environment/Occupational Health Health Sciences
College of Sciences
Biology*
Bioinformatics*
Biotechnology*
Ecology*
Chemistry
Forensic Science
Computer Science*
Bioinformatics/Cheminformatics
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Environmental Geoscience
Atmospheric Science (Meteorology)
Mathematics*
Applied Computational*
Business Applications*
Bioinformatics*
Computer Science*
Probability & Statistics*
Teaching*
Mathematics Bachelor of Arts
Physics*
Optics*
Radiological Health*
Chemical Engineering*
Biological Engineering*
Nanomaterials Engineering*
Nuclear Engineering*
Paper Engineering*
Civil & Environmental Engineering*
Computer Engineering*
Electrical Engineering*
Mechanical Engineering*
Plastics Engineering*
Manning School of Business
UMass Lowell at a Glance
Top-tier Ranking
Graduate School of Education
Ranked a top-tier national university by U.S. News and
World Report, UMass Lowell jumped 25 spots over three
years to reach No. 158 in the latest ranking of all colleges
and universities. UMass Lowell is ranked among the top
100 public universities nationwide.
Minor in Education*
* Accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s
program available.
Application Deadlines
Freshman Early Action Freshman Regular Decision
Transfer (Spring 2015) Nov. 15
Feb. 15
Jan. 21
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
220 Pawtucket Street, Suite 420, Lowell, MA 01854-2874
Tel: 978-934-3931 | Fax: 978-934-3086
admissions@uml.edu
transfer@uml.edu
www.uml.edu
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UMass Lowell at a Glance
Student Affairs & Services
(Statistics are for Fall 2013)
College Type
Freshman Facts
Comprehensive, national, public research university
Average incoming GPA:
Avg. SAT (Critical Reading & Math): In top 25% of high school class
In top 10% of high school class
Living on campus: Enrolled in Learning Communities Campus:
Urban/suburban campus in Lowell, Mass., 25 miles
from Boston
Special Facilities
Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell (arena & performance
venue), Campus Recreation Center, University Crossing
(student center), Costello Athletic Center, Bellegarde
Boathouse, Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center,
LeLacheur Ball Park
Centers
Research and other centers on campus include:
Massachusetts Medical Device Development Center,
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Tsongas
Industrial History Center, Center for Public Opinion,
Ratheon-UMass Lowell Research Institute
Enrollment
Undergraduate students: Graduate students: States represented:
Countries represented:
9,804
4,198
30
56
Undergraduate Population
Females/males38/62%
Incoming freshmen: 1,636
Incoming transfers
1,058
Students of color: 29%
A Best-value College
• Affordable Colleges Online includes us as one of its Top 10 Public Colleges Whose Grads Make Millions.
• Business Insider ranks UMass Lowell the most underrated
college in Massachusetts.
• PayScale.com ranks UMass Lowell among the Top 20 public
colleges and universities for return on investment.
3.36
1134
51%
22%
75%
100%
Degree Programs:
We offer 100 undergraduate, 39 master’s
and 33 doctoral degree programs
College of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
College of Sciences
College of Health Sciences
Francis College of Engineering
Manning School of Business
Honors College
Graduate School of Education
School of Nursing
School of Criminology and Justice Studies
Academics
100
50%
18:1
541
84%
• Experiential learning in co-ops, internships, research,
service-learning, clinicals and practica
• Honors College
• Accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s programs, including
a one-year MBA
• Pre-professional advising, including pre-med and
pre-law
• Honors societies for freshmen, transfers, leadership
and several academic disciplines
• Themed living-learning communities for honors,
business, health, arts, music and veterans
• Women in science and engineering, criminal justice &
political science
Study Abroad
Student Life
• 4,000 students living in university housing
• 200 clubs and organizations (cultural, academic,
service-oriented, sports and special interest)
• 20 cafés and restaurants on campus
Athletics (NCAA Div. I, America East)
Colleges & Schools
Undergraduate majors
Classes with fewer than 20 students
Student-faculty ratio
Full-time faculty members
Freshman retention Career Services and Cooperative Education Center,
Centers for Learning and Academic Support Services,
Counseling Center, Disability Services, Health Services,
International Students and Scholars Office, Office of
Multicultural Affairs, Office of Residence Life, Student
Activities and Leadership, Veterans Services
• Affiliated partner programs for study, internships or
work abroad
• 120 exchange partnerships with universities in more
than 40 countries
• Faculty-led programs
Men: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey
(Hockey East), lacrosse, soccer, track & field
Women: basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse,
soccer, softball, track & field, volleyball
Sports Clubs and Teams (a selection)
Cheerleading, crew, cycling, equestrian, fencing,
ice hockey (women), lacrosse, outdoor adventure,
racquetball, rugby (men’s and women’s), skiing,
swimming, ultimate Frisbee
Annual Undergraduate
Tuition & Fees (2014-15)
Tuition & Fees
In-state
Room & Board
Total
$12,447$11,278$23,725
Out-of-state$27,400 $11,278 $38,678
NERSP/Proximity*$21,014
$11,278
*Reduced tuition is available to eligible students from
New England and Southern New Hampshire through the
New England Regional and Proximity programs and to
qualified students from Massachusetts community
colleges through the Massachusetts Advantage Plus
program. www.uml.edu/reduced-tuition
Financial Aid & Scholarships
In the 2013-14 school year, UMass Lowell awarded more
than $154 million in financial aid and met an average of
90% of student financial need. Merit scholarships are
available.
UMass Lowell is Transfer-friendly
Nearly half of all UMass Lowell bachelor’s degrees
are granted to transfer students. Transfer Registration
Days in the fall and spring, and transfer advisers in
each department, help ensure a smooth transition
to UMass Lowell. The Transfer Dictionary lists more
than 300,000 transferable credits from 1,000
schools: www.uml.edu/transferdictionary.
$32,292