Study at University of Massachusetts Lowell
The University of Massachusetts Lowell, also known as UMass Lowell or UML, is one of five campuses of the University of Massachusetts. It is located in Lowell, Massachusetts, and is one of the largest universities in the Merrimack Valley. UML has been ranked by the Carnegie Foundation as an intensive doctoral/research university. It offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study. These include:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Management
- Graduate School of Education
- School of Health and Environment
The athletic teams of UMass Lowell compete in a variety of sports. They are nicknamed the River Hawks.
Profile of University of Massachusetts Lowell
UMass Lowell is located in a large suburb, in Lowell, MA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at UMass Lowell top out at the Doctoral degree.
Course Topics
Students at the school often study mathematics, music, engineering, fine arts, computer science and engineering, and security and law enforcement.
UMass Lowell Selectivity
The admissions department at UMass Lowell does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 480 to 520 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 610 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
Faculty
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, UMass Lowell tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Student Enrolment
The school offers classes to 11, 635 students (8, 701 full-time equivalent).
Student Life
UMass Lowell does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Northeast 10 Conference competitions.
UMass Lowell Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors | | Business and Management | 362 | business management, entrepreneurship, business, management science | | Engineering | 272 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, plastics engineering, chemical engineering, various engineering courses | | Liberal Arts | 226 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, political science, social studies, sociology, economics, foreign language and literature, . . . | | Computer Science and Engineering | 205 | information science, computer science, computer engineering | | Security and Law Enforcement | 201 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety | | Education and Teaching | 152 | curriculum and instruction, educational administration, reading teaching, health teaching, music teaching, teacher education and development | | Therapy and Counselling | 133 | psychology, physical therapy, social psychology | | Science | 114 | biology, physics, chemistry, biomedical sciences, physical science courses, physics courses, polymer chemistry, atmospheric sciences, . . . | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 74 | registered nursing, various nursing | | Engineering Technician | 53 | mechanical engineering related tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, environmental control tech, industrial tech, industrial production tech | | Fine Arts | 49 | fine arts studies, fine arts | | Music | 36 | music performance, music | | Mathematics | 31 | mathematics, applied mathematics | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 29 | rehabilitation, occupational therapy | | Medical Support and Technology | 23 | clinical and medical lab science | | Medical administration | 23 | occupational health, health care administration | | Religion and Philosophy | 9 | philosophy | | Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | chemical tech |
Contact: UMass Lowell
University of Massachusetts Lowell
1 University Ave
Lowell, MA 01854-5104
General Phone: (978) 934-4000
http: //www.UML. EDU
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