University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA · public
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 83% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1080–1290 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 24–30 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $18,282 |
| Grad rate | 51% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $65,865 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Action | 2025-11-01 |
| Early Action II | 2026-01-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-07-01 |
| Application fee | $60 (US) · $60 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | sometimes required |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
Answer 1 of 2 — max 300 words each.
- Reflect on a social or community issue that deeply resonates with you. Why is it important to you, and how have you been involved in addressing or raising awareness about it?
- What about being a student at BU most excites you? How do you hope to contribute to our campus community?
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).