University of Massachusetts-Boston Acceptance Rate
Boston, Massachusetts · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 20,918
- Admitted
- 17,353
- Yield
- 14.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Massachusetts-Boston's acceptance rate has risen from 70.8% in 2014–15 to 83% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 8,451 to 20,918 (+148%) over that period.
Its 83% rate makes University of Massachusetts-Boston more selective than about 36% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 34%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (84.5% for women vs 80.3% for men, a 4.2-point gap). University of Massachusetts-Boston has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 14.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,451 | 5,981 | 70.8% | 1,542 |
| 2015–16 | 9,365 | 6,467 | 69.1% | 1,680 |
| 2016–17 | 9,886 | 6,774 | 68.5% | 1,651 |
| 2017–18 | 10,507 | 7,896 | 75.1% | 1,881 |
| 2018–19 | 11,907 | 9,241 | 77.6% | 2,315 |
| 2019–20 | 13,649 | 10,393 | 76.1% | 2,123 |
| 2020–21 | 14,029 | 11,178 | 79.7% | 2,229 |
| 2021–22 | 16,383 | 12,926 | 78.9% | 2,246 |
| 2022–23 | 19,512 | 15,757 | 80.8% | 2,441 |
| 2023–24 | 20,918 | 17,353 | 83% | 2,463 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 13,190 | 11,145 | 84.5% |
| Men | 7,728 | 6,208 | 80.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–650 | 28% |
| SAT Math | 540–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–30 | 2% |
How University of Massachusetts compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Massachusetts-Boston's acceptance rate?
University of Massachusetts-Boston's acceptance rate is 83% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (17,353 admitted of 20,918 applicants).
Is University of Massachusetts-Boston test optional?
University of Massachusetts-Boston is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Massachusetts-Boston?
University of Massachusetts-Boston received 20,918 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 17,353.
What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Boston?
Admitted students at University of Massachusetts-Boston typically scored 540–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Massachusetts-Boston getting harder to get into?
University of Massachusetts-Boston has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 70.8% in 2014–15 to 83% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.umb.edu/.