Acceptance
84%
Avg SAT
1194
In-State
$15,908
Grad Rate (4yr)
33%
Retention
70%
Earnings
$65,865
AI Overview
UMass Boston offers strong programs in environmental science and natural resources, perfect for students passionate about sustainability and conservation work. Perched on a peninsula with harbor views, the campus attracts commuter students and working adults who value accessibility—most students work while studying. Self-directed learners who can balance multiple responsibilities thrive here. The university's urban location provides direct access to Boston's research institutions, nonprofits, and environmental organizations for hands-on learning opportunities.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$15,908
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,125
Room & Board
$19,128
Average Net Price
$17,707
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
42%
Take Federal Loans
51%
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,974
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$65,865Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$21,974Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesElectrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
24 graduates
$100,902
4 yrs after graduation
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
372 graduates
$95,648
4 yrs after graduation
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
16 graduates
$85,296
4 yrs after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences, General
114 graduates
$83,405
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
414 graduates
$72,746
4 yrs after graduation
Economics
85 graduates
$70,552
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
206 graduates
$65,815
4 yrs after graduation
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
162 graduates
$64,665
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
54 graduates
$63,131
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
144 graduates
$62,222
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
78+ programsAnd 66 more programs available
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