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University of Massachusetts-Boston
Explore admissions details for University of Massachusetts-Boston, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About University of Massachusetts-Boston
University of Massachusetts-Boston is a public institution in Boston, MA. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, University of Massachusetts-Boston is broadly accessible with an acceptance rate of 83%. Reported student size is about 11,848, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether University of Massachusetts-Boston should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
83%
Average SAT
1,188
Average ACT
27
Student Size
11,848
In-State Tuition
$15,496
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,174
University of Massachusetts-Boston Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
University of Massachusetts-Boston sits in the broadly accessible range with an acceptance rate of 83%. The average SAT shown here is 1,188, and the midpoint ACT composite is 27. Graduation rate is 51%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For University of Massachusetts-Boston, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
83%
Graduation Rate
51%
SAT Average
1,188
ACT Composite
27
SAT Reading
585
SAT Math
585
Graduation Rate
51%
Control
Public
University of Massachusetts-Boston Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
University of Massachusetts-Boston reports in-state tuition of $15,496 and out-of-state tuition of $37,174. Average net price is $18,282, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $29,698 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $21,974.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This University of Massachusetts-Boston cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$15,496
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,174
Average Net Price
$18,282
Attendance Cost
$29,698
Average Net Price
$18,282
Cost of Attendance
$29,698
Median Debt
$21,974
University of Massachusetts-Boston Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
University of Massachusetts-Boston enrolls about 11,848 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $65,865.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this University of Massachusetts-Boston profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
11,848
Median Earnings
$65,865
University of Massachusetts-Boston GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.60 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 2.95 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from University of Massachusetts-Boston. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether University of Massachusetts-Boston looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
University of Massachusetts-Boston is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
Estimated Floor
2.60
Recommended GPA
2.95
Estimated Floor
2.60
Recommended GPA
2.95
How to Apply to University of Massachusetts-Boston Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether University of Massachusetts-Boston belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare University of Massachusetts-Boston with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston?
University of Massachusetts-Boston currently shows an acceptance rate of 83% in this dataset.
How competitive is University of Massachusetts-Boston?
University of Massachusetts-Boston is less selective than many national-name schools, but applicants should still compare GPA, testing, cost, and program fit before applying.
What GPA is competitive for University of Massachusetts-Boston?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.60 to 2.95 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Boston cost?
University of Massachusetts-Boston reports in-state tuition of $15,496, out-of-state tuition of $37,174, and an average net price of $18,282.
What test scores are shown for University of Massachusetts-Boston?
University of Massachusetts-Boston shows an average SAT of 1,188 and an ACT composite midpoint of 27.
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