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University of Massachusetts Boston
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  • BOSTON, MA
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UMass SystemUniversity of Massachusetts Boston
#3 in Top Public Universities in Massachusetts
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    University of Massachusetts Boston Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for UMass Boston?

    UMass Boston admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 80%. Students that get into UMass Boston have an average SAT score between 1040-1220 or an average ACT score of 21-26. The regular admissions application deadline for UMass Boston is February 15. Interested students can apply for early action, and the UMass Boston early action deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    80%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    14,029
    SAT Range
    1040-1220
    SAT Reading
    520-610
    SAT Math
    520-610
    Students Submitting SAT
    70%
    ACT Range
    21-26
    ACT English
    21-29
    ACT Math
    21-26
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    9%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    February 15
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $60
    Application Website
    umb.edu/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
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