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Public university

University of Massachusetts, Boston

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
QS ranking
305
Acceptance rate
76%
Tuition fee
USD34,649/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Massachusetts, Boston is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Its most popular subjects include Business, Psychology, Biology, Nursing Science, Education, and Practice and Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 15,500 students.

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Vietnam

  5. 5.

    Saudi Arabia

Student gender

In this university

42%
58%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

11 : 1
11 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

University website

https://www.umb.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

2,469

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Business

  2. 2.

    Psychology

  3. 3.

    Biology

  4. 4.

    Nursing Science, Education, and Practice

  5. 5.

    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

120acres

Clubs & teams

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Arts

  • Career

  • Academic / Interest

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

18

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

5

Football / Track fields

—

Basketball courts

4

Squash courts

—

Badminton courts

4

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

1

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Not available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

1

Number of dormitories

4

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
11,352
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
60 - 63%
Temperature
-5°
8°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
62 - 68%
Temperature
5°
25°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
67 - 70%
Temperature
14°
28°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
64 - 67%
Temperature
-2°
17°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

Distance between airport and university

9 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 1 - 6
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 23 - 29

After graduation

Staff in career centre

In this university

1,399 : 1
1,399 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

978 : 1
978 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

72

Average numbers of services

6