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86.0%Acceptance
$16,570Tuition
11,632Students
70%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$64,874Earnings
#20 in MassachusettsPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$16,570
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,396
Average Net Price
$18,627
Students Receiving Financial Aid
27.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$15,424
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$6,400
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,194
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,704
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$251/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
63.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
53.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
27.4%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $10,460
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,220
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,576
$75,001 – $110,000 $21,633
$110,001+ $26,648

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Cost Overview

Most UMass Lowell families pay far less than the $33,194 sticker price. The average net price drops to $18,627 after aid kicks in. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $10,460 annually, while those making $110,000 or more pay $26,648. Over four years, that ranges from roughly $42,000 to $106,000 total.

The typical graduate leaves with $23,704 in debt, translating to $251 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $64,874 ten years out, most can handle those payments comfortably. Only 27% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting the school serves more middle-class than low-income families. Just 11% get institutional grants averaging $10,374.

Massachusetts residents get the sweetest deal here. They make up 89% of students and pay in-state tuition rates, keeping costs manageable at this engineering-focused research university.

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