UMass Lowell Average GPA (3.72) & Acceptance Rate (83%)

Q: What GPA do most the University of Massachusetts Lowell students have?

65.8% of University of Massachusetts Lowell's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (29.4%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Q: What percent of applicants does the University of Massachusetts Lowell accept?

University of Massachusetts Lowell's acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 11,444 of 13,781 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 83% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.72, as reported by the college for 2023–24

SAT, middle 50%: 590–680 reading and writing, 590–690 math

ACT, middle 50%: 25–32 composite

Average net price: $17,624 a year (2022–23)

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University of Massachusetts Lowell average GPA

University of Massachusetts Lowell reported an average high school GPA of 3.72 for its first-year students, in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	29.4%
3.75–3.99	17.7%
3.50–3.74	18.8%
3.25–3.49	16.1%
3.00–3.24	12.9%
2.50–2.99	5.1%
2.00–2.49	0.1%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as University of Massachusetts Lowell reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

University of Massachusetts Lowell acceptance rate

University of Massachusetts Lowell admitted 11,444 of 13,781 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 83%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public 4-year university in Lowell, Massachusetts, with 12,122 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Massachusetts Lowell in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	590	640	680
SAT Math	590	640	690
ACT Composite	25	29	32
ACT English	23	27	33
ACT Math	24	27	30

27% submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores, as University of Massachusetts Lowell reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1285 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Massachusetts Lowell looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Massachusetts Lowell's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Massachusetts Lowell awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,624 a year at University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a 3.5 GPA?

It would be within the usual range there: 34.2% of University of Massachusetts Lowell's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set, and it admitted 83% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

Does the University of Massachusetts Lowell require the SAT or ACT?

Check University of Massachusetts Lowell's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Massachusetts Lowell was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 27% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.

What are the University of Massachusetts Lowell's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of University of Massachusetts Lowell's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 590–680 in reading and writing and 590–690 in math; ACT composite 25–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What GPA do most the University of Massachusetts Lowell students have?

65.8% of University of Massachusetts Lowell's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (29.4%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

What GPA does the University of Massachusetts Lowell look for?

University of Massachusetts Lowell doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.72, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What percent of applicants does the University of Massachusetts Lowell accept?

University of Massachusetts Lowell's acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 11,444 of 13,781 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does GPA matter at the University of Massachusetts Lowell?

A lot: University of Massachusetts Lowell requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How hard is it to get into the University of Massachusetts Lowell?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Massachusetts Lowell admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does the University of Massachusetts Lowell accept AP credit?

Yes. University of Massachusetts Lowell awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

How much does the University of Massachusetts Lowell cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,624 a year at University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check the University of Massachusetts Lowell's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: University of Massachusetts-LowellU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
University of Massachusetts Lowell Common Data Set 2023–24University of Massachusetts Lowell: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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