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$15,908
per year
In-State Tuition
81%
Acceptance Rate
49%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
University of Massachusetts Boston is an educational institution in Boston, MA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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25 of 25 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions University of Massachusetts Boston places on CLEP credit
The college no longer proctors CLEP exams but still accepts them for credit, and says only certain exams are accepted. CLEP credit is treated as transfer credit, not residence credit, and currently enrolled students must obtain permission from the Registrar's office. Students who receive CLEP biology credit may not take BIOL 111 or 112, and students with credit for those courses may not take the biology exam; students who receive CLEP chemistry credit may not take CHEM 115, 116, 117 or 118. A footnote on the chart states that psychology majors may use the credit it marks only as general elective credit, and College of Management students need department approval for the Marketing exam.
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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UMass Boston automatically reviews admitted freshmen for merit scholarships; past awards ran $2,000-$10,000 (MA) and $4,000-$17,000 (out-of-state) for 3.3+ GPAs.
For students entering Fall 2026
Merit Scholarship (Massachusetts residents)
Competitive$2,000 - $10,000 (period not stated; renewable for up to 4 years)
Renewable: 2.8 cumulative GPA, satisfactory academic progress and full-time enrollment (12+ credits) each fall and spring
Automatic consideration with the admissions application; Early Action by November 1 strongly encouraged
Holistic review; the published 3.3+ GPA is an estimate from past years, not a guaranteed minimum. GPA is a recalculated college-prep GPA weighted for honors, AP and IB on a 4.0 scale. Apply by the November 1 Early Action deadline for best consideration.
Merit Scholarship (out-of-state)
Competitive$4,000 - $17,000 (period not stated; renewable for up to 4 years)
Renewable: 2.8 cumulative GPA, satisfactory academic progress and full-time enrollment (12+ credits) each fall and spring
Automatic consideration with the admissions application; Early Action by November 1 strongly encouraged
Holistic review; the published 3.3+ GPA is an estimate from past years, not a guaranteed minimum. GPA is a recalculated college-prep GPA weighted for honors, AP and IB on a 4.0 scale. Apply by the November 1 Early Action deadline for best consideration.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$14,070
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$65,865
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,974
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions University of Massachusetts Boston places on CLEP credit
The college no longer proctors CLEP exams but still accepts them for credit, and says only certain exams are accepted. CLEP credit is treated as transfer credit, not residence credit, and currently enrolled students must obtain permission from the Registrar's office. Students who receive CLEP biology credit may not take BIOL 111 or 112, and students with credit for those courses may not take the biology exam; students who receive CLEP chemistry credit may not take CHEM 115, 116, 117 or 118. A footnote on the chart states that psychology majors may use the credit it marks only as general elective credit, and College of Management students need department approval for the Marketing exam.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 55 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | 0 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Suffolk County
Control
Public
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