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$16,966
per year
In-State Tuition
86%
Acceptance Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
University of Massachusetts Lowell is an educational institution in Lowell, MA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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27 of 34 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions University of Massachusetts Lowell places on CLEP credit
Credit is granted to entering first-year and transfer students who achieve scores at or above the 'C' level. The university describes its published list as a complete listing of the subject examinations for which it grants credit. Financial Accounting, Business Law and Marketing are not accepted for the Business Administration major or for minors in the Manning School of Business. Students may receive credit for only one Spanish CLEP exam. For the language exams the college publishes a range of credit rather than a single amount.
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Real Estate & Construction
Science & Research
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
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.
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
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Men’s teams
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Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
UMass Lowell reviews admitted freshmen for merit awards with no separate application: full or half tuition for top Massachusetts students, $8,000-$20,000 for out-of-state.
Chancellor's Scholarship
CompetitiveAnnual award of full tuition and mandatory fees
Renewable: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.000, full-time status, maximum of eight consecutive semesters
No separate application; admissions application must be received by the Early Action deadline
For a select number of the most academically qualified admitted freshmen who are Massachusetts residents. Notified in the acceptance packet.
Dean's Scholarship Program
CompetitiveAnnual award up to half of tuition and mandatory fees
Renewable: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.000, full-time status, maximum of eight consecutive semesters
No separate application; admissions application must be received by the Early Action deadline
Limited number of high-achieving admitted Massachusetts freshmen.
Out-of-State, National and International Scholarships
CompetitiveScholarship amounts range from $8,000 to $20,000 (period not stated)
Renewable: Cumulative GPA of at least 3.000, full-time status, maximum of eight consecutive semesters
Considered with the admissions application; no separate application
For out-of-state and international first-year applicants of exceptional merit; type and amount depend on a review of each year's applicant pool.
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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)
$9,943
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$64,874
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,704
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions University of Massachusetts Lowell places on CLEP credit
Credit is granted to entering first-year and transfer students who achieve scores at or above the 'C' level. The university describes its published list as a complete listing of the subject examinations for which it grants credit. Financial Accounting, Business Law and Marketing are not accepted for the Business Administration major or for minors in the Manning School of Business. Students may receive credit for only one Spanish CLEP exam. For the language exams the college publishes a range of credit rather than a single amount.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | — | — | Not Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts
Middlesex County
Control
Public
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