University of Massachusetts-Lowell Special Features
Special features
What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.
Academics
Co-op program
Students alternate classes with paid work placements.
CollegesRef editorial tag
Athletics
NCAA Division I · The largest programs and athletic scholarships; big-time game days.
- D-INCAA Division I (this college)
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
Tagged by CollegesRef editors as a big-time athletics school.
Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $17,362 a year after aid
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Admit rate, net price and outcomes for University of Massachusetts-Lowell and University of Massachusetts-Boston, side by side.
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Did you know? University of Massachusetts-Lowell
- 83%University of Massachusetts-Lowell admitted 10,565 of 12,493 applicants.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 17.7%of admitted students chose to enroll (the yield rate): 1,867 of 10,565.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- $17,362average net price after grants for aided students, against $37,460 published tuition.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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