University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston): Admissions 2024, Rankings & Acceptance Rate

Q: Which is the most well known school in Boston?

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences is the ninth-the largest nursing school in the USA and hence, its one of the well known colleges of University of Massachusetts Boston.

Q: What is UMass Boston best known for?

A. The University of Massachusetts Boston is a nationally ranked public research university known for its student-centric teaching. Umass Boston has been ranked #43 by US News in its best education schools category for 2023-34. Also, US News has ranked UMass Boston #234 out of 443 National Universities. Business/Commerce, Social Sciences, Psychology, Biology/Biological Sciences, Computer and Information Sciences are some of the popular courses offered by UMass Boston.

Q: What are the University of Massachusetts Boston requirements for international students?

Candidates applying for admission to UMass Boston for an undergraduate course will have to submit the following documents along with the admission application: Application fee of USD 100 Official school transcripts, leaving certificate, etc. Recommendation from a school counselor Essay of 500 words ACT or SAT test scores The following English language proficiency test scores are accepted at UMB for admissions: TOEFL iBT: 79+ IELTS: 6.0+ SAT (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (ERWS): 480+ ACT Reading and English: 34 Duolingo English Test: 100+

Q: Which ELP test scores are accepted for UMB admission?

The following English language proficiency test scores are accepted at UMB for admissions. International students whose native language is not English can submit the below mentioned English language test scores. We have also given the score which they need to acquire before submitting the respective test scores. TOEFL iBT: 79+ IELTS: 6.0+ SAT (Evidence Based Reading & Writing (ERWS): 480+ ACT Reading and English: 34 Duolingo English Test: 100+ Also read: IELTS Preparation and Tips 2023

Q: Is University of Massachusetts Boston expensive?

As per UMass Boston, all international students are required to pay the UMass Boston Health Insurance fee. Apart from the tuition, students need to bear other additional costs for books and supplies, room and board, and living expenses. The approximate cost of attendance for first year full-time undergraduate international students is given in the table below. Expenses Cost Tuition USD 36,581 Mandatory Fees USD 630 Student ID/One-Card USD 75 Orientation USD 178 Combined New Student USD 533 Sub-total USD 786 Total Cost of Attendance USD 37,997

Q: Does UMass Boston give merit scholarships to international students?

Candidates are automatically considered for merit scholarship aid for UMass Boston based on their admissions application. The office of undergraduate admissions inform recipients at the time of acceptance if they have been selected for one of these scholarships.

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B+ Shiksha Grade
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What's new at University of Massachusetts Boston?

The applications for Spring intake at U of M Boston opens on Oct 15, 2023 and closes on Dec 15, 2023.

UMass Boston Overview

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University of Massachusetts Boston Highlights 2024
UMass Boston Popular Courses 2024
UMass Boston Popular Fees, Duration & Entry Requirements 2024
UMass Boston Scholarships 2024
UMass Boston Admission process
UMass Boston Placements 2024
UMass Boston Accommodation & Meals
UMass Boston Rankings 2024
Studying in USA
University of Massachusetts Boston Notable Alumni 2024

University of Massachusetts Boston Highlights 2024

UMass Boston is an open research university that is associated with the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, American Association of State Colleges and Universities and Urban 13. The Umass Boston acceptance rate is 78.9% that means the university is selective in its admission process. Umass Boston has been ranked #43 by US News in its best education schools category for 2023-34. The University of Massachusetts Boston is a nationally ranked public research university.

Year of establishment	1964
Website	Go to Website
Also Known As	UMass Boston
Accepted Exams	TOEFL PTE+3 More
Total International Students	2045
Size of Campus in acres	120
Male/Female Ratio	1.27
UG/PG Course Ratio	1.59
Faculty/Student Ratio	17
Endowments Value	US Dollar 78 million
No.of Campuses	1
Accommodation expenses	8904 USD for 3 sharing (UG)
Meal expenses	6180 USD (UG)
International Students Website	Go to Website

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UMass Boston Popular Courses 2024

UMass Boston offers 79 undergraduate programs which include bachelor’s degrees, undergraduate certificates, and post-baccalaureate certificates along with 114 graduate programs which include master’s degrees, doctoral degrees, graduate certificates, CAGS, and post-master certificate programs.

MS

13 Courses18 months - 2 years

C++ Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹23.57 L - 30.66 L

Intake Session

Jan' 24
Sep' 24

B.A.

36 Courses4 - 5 years

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹28.81 L - 30.41 L

Intake Session

Jan' 24
Sep' 24

B.Sc.

14 Courses4 - 5 years

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹28.81 L - 30.41 L

Intake Session

Jan' 24
Sep' 24

M.A.

13 Courses18 months - 3 years

C+ Shiksha Grade

Exams Accepted

IELTS

1st year Tution Fees

₹29.91 L

Intake Session

Jan' 24

B.E. / B.Tech

6 Courses4 years

Exams Accepted

1st year Tution Fees

₹29.21 L - 30.41 L

Intake Session

Jan' 24
Sep' 24

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Q: What is UMass Boston best known for?

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UMass Boston Popular Fees, Duration & Entry Requirements 2024

With a GPA of 78.9%, UMass Boston is relatively selective in its admission process. International students can apply online by submitting their application either through the UMass Boston Web Application or the Common Application. International students need to pay a non refundable applicaiton fee of USD 60 at the time of applying to UMass Boston. Aspirants need to showcase proficiency by submitting the following exam scores.

Courses	1st Year Tuition Fees	Duration & Eligibility
MS(13 courses)	INR 24 L - 31 L	Duration: 18 months-2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 - 6.5, TOEFL: 79 - 90, PTE: 53 - 61
B.A.(36 courses)	INR 29 L - 30 L	Duration: 4-5 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above
B.Sc.(14 courses)	INR 29 L - 30 L	Duration: 4-5 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above
M.A.(13 courses)	INR 30 L	Duration: 18 months-3 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 - 6.5
B.E. / B.Tech(6 courses)	INR 29 L - 30 L	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above
MIM(4 courses)	INR 24 L - 30 L	Duration: 18-24 months Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 - 6.5, TOEFL: 79 - 90, PTE: 53 - 61
BBA(2 courses)	INR 29 L - 30 L	Duration: 4 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 79 & Above, Duolingo: 100 & Above
Others PG(10 courses)	INR 30 L	Duration: 1 year-3 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 - 6.5
MPA(1 course)	INR 30 L	Duration: 2 years Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6 & Above
MBA/PGDM(1 course)	INR 24 L	Duration: 1 year Exam Accepted: IELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 90 & Above, PTE: 61 & Above

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Commonly asked questions
On Fees and Eligibility

Q: What are the University of Massachusetts Boston requirements for international students?

Q: Which ELP test scores are accepted for UMB admission?

Q: Is University of Massachusetts Boston expensive?

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UMass Boston Scholarships 2024

Federal and state grants are not available for international students. Also, merit scholarships are not available to international upcoming first-year students. However, a limited number of merit scholarships are available for existing students based on their academic performance.

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Q: Is University of Massachusetts Boston expensive?

UMass Boston
Admission process

Application fees :USD 60 - 100
Type of deadline :Depends on course

Documents

Type of documents	Applicable for
SOP	Needed for few courses
LOR	Needed for few courses
Essays	Needed for few courses
CV	Needed for few courses
Additional documents	Required

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Important dates

Intake season	Deadline
Fall	15ᵗʰ Jan - 1ˢᵗ Jul 2024
Spring	1ˢᵗ - 15ᵗʰ Dec 2023
Summer	1ˢᵗ May 2024

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UMass Boston
Placements 2024

Top Recruiters

Bank of America

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UMass Boston
Accommodation & Meals

On-Campus Accommodation

AVAILABLE

University provides on-campus housing and meal plan facility to all students
Housing fees include room, furniture, building amenities, utilities, and in-building events
Rooms are available with Singl

University provides on-campus housing and meal plan facility to all students
Housing fees include room, furniture, building amenities, utilities, and in-building events
Rooms are available with Single, Double, Triple, and Quad occupancy

Masters

Bachelors

Accommodation Expense

PG Accommodation expenses:USD 8904
On-campus housing:umb.edu/housing

Meal Expense

PG meals expenses:USD 6180
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Off-Campus Accommodation

AVAILABLE

Off-campus housing:student.com/us/boston
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The average rent is 1050 to 1150 USD/month
The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments
Amenities include On-Site Laundry and Washer

The average rent is 1050 to 1150 USD/month
The residence type includes studio apartments, 3 bedroom apartments, 4 bedroom apartments and shared apartments
Amenities include On-Site Laundry and Washer / Dryer Connections
All-inclusive rent covering electric, water, cable, trash & recycling
Towels and bed linen are included in the rent along with a free monthly cleaning service in most of the apartments

UMass Boston Rankings 2024

The University of Massachusetts Boston ranks in the top 500 universities globally. As per US News & World Report - Global Universities and THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking for the year 2023, UMB ranks at #487 and #191 respectively.

Overall University Grade

by Shiksha

Ranked #113 in Top universities in USA

Business Economics

THE

#126-150

Mechanical Engineering

#451-500

Physics

#401-450

Business Analytics

#81-90

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Commonly asked questions
On Rankings

Q: Is Mass Boston good for Indian students?

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Q: What is UMass Boston famous for?

UMass Boston
Studying in USA

Average Accommodation Expense	INR 6.7 L (based on 146 colleges)
Average Meals Expense	INR 3.9 L (based on 116 colleges)
Part Time Work	Permitted International students are allowed to work part-time for 20 hours per week during an academic term. e... Read more about part time work
Post Study Work Permit	Permitted Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a one-year work and stay-back permit given to international students o... Read more about post study work permit
Cost of Visa Application	USD 185 = INR 15,380.9
Visa Application Process	Simple You will need an F1 visa if your course of study is a full-time degree. e... Read more about visa application process
Hot Job Sectors	IT, Tech, Energy, Healthcare, E-commerce and Business services are some of the popular job sectors in the U... Read more about hot job sectors
Economy Growth Rate	According to the BEA (Bureau of Economic Affairs), the Real GDP of USA was 2.1% in 2022. e... Read more about economy growth rate

University of Massachusetts Boston Notable Alumni 2024

The University of Massachusetts Boston has a list of some notable alumni that includes Joseph Abboud (International Men's Fashion Designer), Amsale Aberra (Celebrity wedding designer), Alton J Brann (CEO of Litton Industries), Paul Donato (Mayor of Medford), Tim Costello (Author), Joseph P Kennedy II (Current President of Citizens Energy Corporation), Kelly Overton (Animal rights activist), Steve Sweeney (Comedian), Harry Trask (Pulitzer Prize in Photography), Eileen Myles (Author), John Warner (Founding Father of Green chemistry), and David Ryan (Writer).

International Students at UMass Boston 2024

On average UMass Boston enrolls around 2,000+ international students who come from around 150 countries, and speak more than 60 languages on an annual basis.

Commonly asked questions
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