University of Massachusetts-Lowell
- Public
- Research university
University of Massachusetts-Lowell: international tuition 36,610 USD per year, one-year total cost 59,559 USD, acceptance rate 83%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
A first-year Vietnamese international student may be eligible for UMass Lowell merit scholarships listed at $8,000–$20,000. Need-based aid eligibility, automatic merit review, need-blind admission, and CSS Profile requirements are not established by these pages.
Getting in. The school admits 83% of applicants (11,345 of 13,676). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 590–680, Math 590–690, ACT 25–32. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 110+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 59,559 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2024-2025, 120 international students got financial aid, 12,606 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 25/7. You apply through UMass Lowell Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
International tuition is 36,610 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 59,559 USD.
Does University of Massachusetts-Lowell offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. A first-year Vietnamese international student may be eligible for UMass Lowell merit scholarships listed at $8,000–$20,000. Need-based aid eligibility, automatic merit review, need-blind admission, and CSS Profile requirements are not established by these pages.
What English scores does University of Massachusetts-Lowell require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Lowell?
The acceptance rate is 83%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- University Walk Tour2022Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearUnclear: the page does not clearly say international applicants are automatically considered with admission.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearUnclear: the provided pages do not state a need-blind admission policy for international students.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearUnclear: the pages do not mention a CSS Profile or a separate international aid form.
Scholarships at this school
Out-of-State, National and International ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page8,000 – 20,000 USD≈ ₫209M – ₫522M
Yes: the page explicitly includes first-time, first-year international applicants for these merit scholarships.
- Renewable in later years
Financial aid dates (first year)
- 01/03Priority filing date
- 01/03Priority filing date
U.S. student figures2024–25Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- SATACTOptional
- EssaysRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Completed application deadline for international first-year applicants, spring semesterApplicationabout47days
- International student application deadline, spring semesterApplication+58 days
- Spring I-20 visa deadline for admitted applicants outside the U.S.Other+61 days
- Completed application deadline for international first-year applicants, fall semesterApplication+283 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- SATACTImportant
- Application essayImportant
- RecommendationsImportant
- Character / personal qualitiesImportant
- Class rankConsidered
- Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
- Talent / abilityConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Geographical residenceConsidered
- State residencyConsidered
- Volunteer workConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestConsidered
- InterviewNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Early rounds & waitlist
Credit for exams
AP scores of 3, 4, or 5 may be considered for university credit; the page uses “may” for awarding credit.
Scores that count12345AP scores of 3, 4, or 5 may be considered for university credit; scores of 1 or 2 receive no credit.
Scores that count12345IB is among the exam programs that may support advanced-standing credit; this page does not state a minimum IB score.
AP credit by subject
42 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Classes by size
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data