UMass Lowell
University of Massachusetts-Lowell · Lowell, Massachusetts · Public
UMass Lowell admitted 83% of 13,676 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1200–1360 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 70% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at UMass Lowell
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Application deadlines
UMass Lowell’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 5, 2026
- Early action II
- January 15, 2027
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application fee is $70, and UMass Lowell accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only. UMass Lowell asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check UMass Lowell’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
UMass Lowell offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
572 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 240 took it, and 45 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How UMass Lowell rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Character
Considered
- Class rank
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.72 GPA. 22% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $34,564 in-state and $53,390 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $17,624 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is UMass Lowell’s acceptance rate?
UMass Lowell admitted 83% of applicants: 11,345 of 13,676 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is UMass Lowell’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 5, 2026, early action II is due January 15, 2027, and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for UMass Lowell?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1200 to 1360, with a median around 1270. A score at or above 1270 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is UMass Lowell’s application fee?
The application fee is $70 for 2026–27, and UMass Lowell accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
What does UMass Lowell require?
Besides the application and transcript, UMass Lowell asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does UMass Lowell have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, UMass Lowell asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one essay, 250–500 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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