University Of Massachusetts-Lowell

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

The University of Massachusetts Lowell, also known as UMass Lowell or UML, was established in 1894 as the Lowell Normal School and later became Lowell State College. The Lowell Textile School was founded in 1895 and was renamed to Lowell Technological Institute in 1955. The Lowell Technological Institute merged with Lowell State College in 1975 and the University of Lowell was formed. In 1991, the university settled on its present name. The university's campus encompasses more than 120 acres in Lowell, Massachusetts. UMass Lowell is divided into the following academic units:

• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Engineering
• College of Management
• Graduate School of Education
• School of Health & Environment
• UMass System Graduate Programs

Some of the student organizations of UMass Lowell include the Association for Students of African Origin, Muslim Student Association, Society of Plastic Engineers, International Relations Club, Psychology Club, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, The UML History Club, Latin American Students Association, and Shotokan Karate Club.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in engineering, security and law enforcement, computer science and engineering, fine arts, therapy and counseling, music, and mathematics.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Doctoral/Research Universities, Intensive.

Features of note:

• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

UMass Lowell participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 86% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 12,471 in 2009-2010 (9,455 full-time equivalent).

About 64% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 36% of the class.

Undergrads are 76% of enrolled students and graduate students are 24%.

Students under 25 years old represent 60% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

SAT Test Scores:

Room and Board

UMass Lowell provides on-campus housing for 3,081 of its 9,455 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

The school is in the Northeast 10 Conference for major sports.

The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 63 male students received the aid (men were 47% of those receiving aid) and 70 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 53% of students receiving such aid) .

Graduate School Focus

UMass Lowell offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & Professional Practice).

The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Doctorate, Professional Dominant.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (316 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management
• Business/Commerce
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Management Science

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (223 awarded)

• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Information Science/Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (116 awarded)

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Educational Leadership and Administration
• Music Teacher Education
• Reading Teacher Education
• Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas

ENGINEERING (270 awarded)

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Polymer/Plastics Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (35 awarded)

• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
• Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
• Industrial Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

FINE ARTS (36 awarded)

• Fine Arts and Art Studies
• Fine/Studio Arts

LIBERAL ARTS (230 awarded)

• American/United States Studies/Civilization
• Economics
• English Language and Literature
• Foreign Languages and Literatures
• History
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Political Science and Government
• Social Sciences
• Sociology
• Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS (31 awarded)

• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (21 awarded)

• Health/Health Care Administration/Management
• Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (34 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions

MUSIC (46 awarded)

• Music Performance
• Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (91 awarded)

• Nursing
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (41 awarded)

• Occupational Therapy/Therapist
• Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (14 awarded)

• Philosophy

SCIENCE (130 awarded)

• Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Biomedical Sciences
• Chemistry
• Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
• Physical Sciences
• Physics
• Polymer Chemistry

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (0 awarded)

• Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (259 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (155 awarded)

• Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
• Physical Therapy/Therapist
• Psychology
• Social Psychology