University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA · Public · Doctoral / R2 research university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1180–1370

Median ~1280

Acceptance rate

83%

Enrollment

11,434

ACT middle 50%

25–32

How University of Massachusetts-Lowell compares

The ~1280 SAT midpoint ranks #84 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #10 of 11 in MA.
Its 83% acceptance rate is more selective than 22% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Math (640 Math vs 620 Reading and Writing).
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($64,874) are $1,808 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
Out-of-state students pay $19,298 more per year than in-state students ($36,264 vs $16,966).

National SAT rank

#84 of 197

SAT rank in MA

#10 of 11

More selective than

22% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

+$1,808

What the numbers say about University of Massachusetts-Lowell

The reported middle 50% spans 190 points, from 1180 to 1370. A planning score near or above 1410 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 620 Reading and Writing and 640 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 83% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 65% completion rate and $64,874 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$16,966

Tuition (out-of-state)

$36,264

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$64,874

4-year completion rate (150% time)

65%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1180 and 1370. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1410 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1370 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1280 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1180 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1370

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

1180–1360

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 1180

Below the reported range

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to University of Massachusetts-Lowell's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Texas A&M University-College Station	College Station, TX	1150–1400	57%
Washington College	Chestertown, MD	1140–1390	57%
Duquesne University	Pittsburgh, PA	1180–1340	84%
Alfred University	Alfred, NY	1100–1310	74%
Allegheny College	Meadville, PA	1170–1360	55%
CUNY Hunter College	New York, NY	1100–1420	54%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

University of Massachusetts-Lowell's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1180–1370, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1410 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is University of Massachusetts-Lowell's acceptance rate?

University of Massachusetts-Lowell's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 83%.

How much does it cost to attend University of Massachusetts-Lowell?

In-state tuition is approximately $16,966 and out-of-state is approximately $36,264. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is University of Massachusetts-Lowell test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Massachusetts-Lowell's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.uml.edu