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What are your chances at University of Massachusetts-Boston?

Boston, MA · Public · 11,512 students

84%admitted
83.8% acceptance rate

A likely admit for most qualified applicants.

Out of every 100 applicants, about 84 are admitted.

SAT range of admitted students1070–1290
400
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What University of Massachusetts-Boston actually costs — and what graduates earn

Published by the U.S. Department of Education. Real reported figures, not estimates.

Average net price
$17,707
per year, after grants · sticker $30,544
Median earnings
$65,865
10 years after entering
Graduation rate
49.4%
finish within six years
Median debt
$21,974
at graduation · about $233/month

What families actually paid, by income

Under $30,000$14,070
$30,000 – $48,000$13,558
$48,000 – $75,000$15,663
$75,000 – $110,000$20,885
Over $110,000$25,571

Average annual net price paid by students receiving federal aid. For your own family, University of Massachusetts-Boston’s net price calculator is the authoritative figure.

About admissions at University of Massachusetts-Boston

University of Massachusetts-Boston accepts about 83.8% of applicants. Applicants with a reasonable profile have good odds, though a sharp application still improves your chances.

Admitted students typically score between 1070 and 1290 on the SAT, or 22–29 on the ACT. Falling below that range doesn’t disqualify you — it means the rest of your application needs to carry more weight.

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Admissions data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Rates and score ranges reflect recent reported years and may change.