University of Massachusetts-Lowell Acceptance Rate
Lowell, Massachusetts · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,628
- Admitted
- 10,764
- Yield
- 19.4%
- 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-Lowell's acceptance rate has risen from 62% in 2014–15 to 85.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,394 to 12,628 (+34%) over that period.
Its 85.2% rate makes University of Massachusetts-Lowell more selective than about 31% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 26%.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 19.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,394 | 5,825 | 62% | 1,648 |
| 2015–16 | 10,689 | 6,070 | 56.8% | 1,633 |
| 2016–17 | 11,321 | 6,857 | 60.6% | 1,738 |
| 2017–18 | 11,181 | 7,696 | 68.8% | 2,039 |
| 2018–19 | 12,187 | 8,754 | 71.8% | 2,117 |
| 2019–20 | 12,660 | 9,286 | 73.3% | 2,391 |
| 2020–21 | 12,970 | 9,753 | 75.2% | 2,082 |
| 2021–22 | 12,493 | 10,565 | 84.6% | 1,907 |
| 2022–23 | 12,253 | 10,532 | 86% | 1,937 |
| 2023–24 | 12,628 | 10,764 | 85.2% | 2,083 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,944 | 5,056 | 85.1% |
| Men | 6,683 | 5,707 | 85.4% |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 590–670 | 30% |
| SAT Math | 590–680 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–30 | 3% |
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-Lowell's acceptance rate?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell's acceptance rate is 85.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (10,764 admitted of 12,628 applicants).
Is University of Massachusetts-Lowell test optional?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell received 12,628 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 10,764.
What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
Admitted students at University of Massachusetts-Lowell typically scored 590–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 590–680 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Massachusetts-Lowell getting harder to get into?
University of Massachusetts-Lowell has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62% in 2014–15 to 85.2% 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.uml.edu/.