University of Massachusetts-Boston
Common Data Set 2020-21
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Acceptance Rate
79.7%
Applications
14,029
Admitted
11,178
SAT Composite 25th
1,020
All Extracted Fields
A. General Information
- Certificate
- X
- Bachelor's
- X
- Postbachelor's certificate
- X
- Master's
- X
- Post-master's certificate
- X
- Doctoral degree research/scholarship
- X
- Doctoral degree – professional practice
- X
B. Enrollment And Persistence
- Nonresidents
- 58
- Hispanic/Latino
- 517
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 393
- White, non-Hispanic
- 727
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 1
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 368
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 1
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 98
- TOTAL
- 2229
- Nonresidents
- 902
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2247
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 2175
- White, non-Hispanic
- 4144
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 13
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 1803
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 2
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 435
- Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date. (FT)
- 76.00
- Nonresidents
- 1301
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2255
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 2200
- White, non-Hispanic
- 4216
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 13
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 1823
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 2
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 446
- Certificate/diploma
- 3
- Associate degrees
- 2489
- Bachelor's degrees
- 2489
- Postbachelor's certificates
- 171
- Master's degrees
- 853
- Post-Master's certificates
- 17
- Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
- 87
- Doctoral degrees – professional practice
- 1
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 652
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 185
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 601
- Total
- 1438
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 1
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 0
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 2
- Total
- 3
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 651
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 185
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 599
- Total
- 1435
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 120
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 55
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 190
- Total
- 365
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 136
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 34
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 75
- Total
- 245
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 60
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 16
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 24
- Total
- 100
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 316
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 105
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 289
- Total
- 710
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 49
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 57
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 48
- Total
- 49
- Total
- 0
- Total
- 0
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 0
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 0
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 0
- Total
- 0
- Total
- 0
- Total
- 0
- Total
- 0
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 0
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 0
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 0
- Total
- 0
C. First-Time, First-Year Admission
- Total first-time, first-year males who applied (Males)
- 5228
- Total first-time, first-year females who applied (Females)
- 8801
- Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted (Males)
- 4022
- Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted (Females)
- 7156
- Percent who had GPA of 4.0
- 13
- Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
- 10
- Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
- 15
- Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
- 16
- Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
- 19
- Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
- 25
- Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
- 2
- Total
- 100.00
- Total academic units
- 17
- English
- 4
- Mathematics
- 4
- Science
- 3
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Very Important
- Class rank
- Not Considered
- Academic GPA
- Very Important
- Standardized test scores
- Considered
- Application Essay
- Important
- Recommendation(s)
- Important
- Interview
- Not Considered
- Extracurricular activities
- Considered
- Talent/ability
- Considered
- Character/personal qualities
- Important
- First generation
- Considered
- Alumni/ae relation
- Not Considered
- Geographical residence
- Not Considered
- State residency
- Not Considered
- Religious affiliation/commitment
- Not Considered
- Volunteer work
- Considered
- Work experience
- Considered
- Level of applicant’s interest
- Not Considered
- Percent Submitting SAT Scores
- 81
- Percent Submitting ACT Scores
- 6
- Number Submitting SAT Scores
- 1795
- Number Submitting ACT Scores
- 134
- SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 1020
- SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 1200
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
- 500
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
- 610
- SAT Math: 25th Percentile
- 510
- SAT Math: 50th Percentile
- 600
- ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 20
- ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 27
- ACT Math: 25th Percentile
- 19
- ACT Math: 50th Percentile
- 27
- ACT English: 25th Percentile
- 21
- ACT English: 50th Percentile
- 31
E. Academic Offerings and Policies
- Cross-registration
- X
- Distance learning
- X
- Double major
- X
- Dual enrollment
- X
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- X
- Exchange student program (domestic)
- X
- Honors Program
- X
- Independent study
- X
- Internships
- X
- Liberal arts/career combination
- X
- Student-designed major
- X
- Study abroad
- X
- Teacher certification program
- X
- Arts/fine arts
- X
- English (including composition)
- X
- Foreign languages
- X
- History
- X
- Humanities
- X
- Mathematics
- X
- Philosophy
- X
- Sciences (biological or physical)
- X
- Social science
- X
F. Student Life
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 9
- Average age of full-time students
- 18
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 18
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 6
- Average age of full-time students
- 21
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 23
- Campus Ministries
- X
- Choral groups
- X
- Concert band
- X
- Dance
- X
- Drama/theater
- X
- International Student Organization
- X
- Jazz band
- X
- Literary magazine
- X
- Model UN
- X
- Music ensembles
- X
- Musical theater
- X
- Radio station
- X
- Student government
- X
- Student newspaper
- X
- Student-run film society
- X
- Symphony orchestra
- X
G. Annual Expenses
- Tuition: In-district
- 14187
- Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
- 14187
- Tuition: Out-of-state:
- 34649
- Tuition: Nonresident
- 34649
- Tuition: In-district
- 14187
- Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
- 14187
- Tuition: Out-of-state:
- 34649
- Tuition: Nonresident
- 34649
- Required Fees:
- 490
- Required Fees:
- 490
H. Financial Aid
- Federal
- 25352920
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 7301620
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 38385241
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 2364818
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 73404599
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 53360338
- Federal Work-Study
- 4494087
- Total Self-Help
- 57854425
- Parent Loans
- 3304858
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 716691
- Federal
- 0
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 56185
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 6942639
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 593135
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 7591960
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 15502761
- Total Self-Help
- 15502761
- Parent Loans
- 4078382
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 164802
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
- 2081
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
- 1845
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
- 1587
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
- 1562
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
- 1498
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
- 1457
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
- 59
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
- 314
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
- 9890
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
- 7720
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
- 6867
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
- 6692
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
- 6273
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
- 6371
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
- 181
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
- 1313
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT)
- 234
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
- 7247
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT)
- 0
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
- 0
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT)
- 932
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
- 6990
- P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant (FT)
- 0
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
- 0
I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 684
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 210
- C. Total number who are females
- 348
- D. Total number who are males
- 336
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 24
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 593
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 91
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 407
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 62
- C. Total number who are females
- 270
- D. Total number who are males
- 137
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 9
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 128
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 1091
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 272
- C. Total number who are females
- 618
- D. Total number who are males
- 407
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 33
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 721
- based on ____ students
- 2020
- 2-9
- 143
- 10-19
- 428
- 20-29
- 513
- 30-39
- 373
- 40-49
- 97
- 50-99
- 79
- 100+
- 48
- Total
- 1681
- 2-9
- 134
- 10-19
- 127
- 20-29
- 117
- 30-39
- 34
- 40-49
- 2
- Total
- 414
J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
- Agriculture
- 67
- Computer and information sciences
- 33
- Natural resources and conservation
- 2
- Area, ethnic, and gender studies
- 1
- Communication/journalism
- 4
- Computer and information sciences
- 9
- Education
- 3
- Engineering
- 1
- English
- 3
- Biological/life sciences
- 8
- Military science and military technologies
- 1
- Parks and recreation
- 6
- Philosophy and religious studies
- 1
- Physical sciences
- 1
- Psychology
- 10
- Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
- 5
- Public administration and social services
- 1
- Social sciences
- 11
- Visual and performing arts
- 2
- Health professions and related programs
- 11
- Business/marketing
- 19