University Of Massachusetts-Lowell

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

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in engineering, computer science and engineering, security and law enforcement, fine arts, mathematics, and music.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 11,635 in 2007-2008 (8,663 full-time equivalent).

About 65% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 35% of the class.

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

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: UMass Lowell participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

UMass Lowell provides on-campus housing for 2,670 of its 8,663 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

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) .

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: