Lowell, MA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 85 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 85% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12,660 | 9,286 | 2,391 | 73% |
| 2020 | 12,970 | 9,753 | 2,082 | 75% |
| 2021 | 12,493 | 10,565 | 1,907 | 85% |
| 2022 | 12,253 | 10,532 | 1,937 | 86% |
| 2023 | 12,628 | 10,764 | 2,083 | 85% |
Fall 2023 applicants
5,056 of 5,944 women and 5,707 of 6,683 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Massachusetts-Lowell has an acceptance rate of 85% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 10,764 of 12,628 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 85 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
12,628 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 2,083 enrolled.
No. University of Massachusetts-Lowell is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 85% — it has become less selective.