University of Massachusetts--Boston, MA
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
69%
Tuition
In-state: $13,828
Out-of-state: $32,985
Eligibility For Public Schools
Out of State
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#202 in National Universities
Scholarships
Chancellor's Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$15,000 to $25,000
Required GPA
3.6
Required SAT
1270
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 490-600
SAT Critical Reading: 470-580
SAT Writing: not reported
Description
Chancellor's Scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years with a minimum sustained GPA of 3.2.
Chancellor's Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Up to Full Tuition
Required GPA
3.6
Required SAT
1270
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 490-600
SAT Critical Reading: 470-580
SAT Writing: not reported
Description
Chancellor's Scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years with a minimum sustained GPA of 3.2.
Beacons Merit Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,000
Required GPA
3.4
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 490-600
SAT Critical Reading: 470-580
SAT Writing: not reported
Description
Beacons Merit Scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years with a minimum sustained GPA of 3.0
Beacons Merit Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
3.4
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 490-600
SAT Critical Reading: 470-580
SAT Writing: not reported
Description
Beacons Merit Scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years with a minimum sustained GPA of 3.0
Dean's Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000 to $9,000
Required GPA
3.4
Required SAT
1170
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 490-600
SAT Critical Reading: 470-580
SAT Writing: not reported
Description
The Dean's Scholarship is renewable for up to four years with a minimum sustained GPA of 3.0.
Dean's Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000 to $9,000
Required GPA
3.4
Required SAT
1170
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 490-600
SAT Critical Reading: 470-580
SAT Writing: not reported
Description
The Dean's Scholarship is renewable for up to four years with a minimum sustained GPA of 3.0.
Mark Atkins Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 490-600
SAT Critical Reading: 470-580
SAT Writing: not reported
Description
The Mark Atkins Scholarship was created for newly entering freshman students who are longtime residents of the city of Boston. This is open to Massachusetts residents who have lived in Boston for ten or more years, have demonstrable financial need, have strong academic potential, and have an entrepreneurial spirit.
Michael A. Ventresca Scholarship Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,700
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 490-600
SAT Critical Reading: 470-580
SAT Writing: not reported
Description
The Michael A. Ventresca Scholarship Program is open to Massachusetts residents who graduated from a Massachusetts high school. The must show evidence of concern for others and an interest in public service through extracurricular activities or community service and must demonstrates the potential for academic success and the prospect of continuing in public service upon graduation. A valid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), with information released to UMass Boston is also required.
Samuel Brehm Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 490-600
SAT Critical Reading: 470-580
SAT Writing: not reported
Description
The Samuel Brehm Scholarship is awarded to graduates of the Boston or Chelsea public school system. The award can be renewable. To be eligible, students must have demonstrated strong academic potential,
are in need of financial assistance, and are entering UMass Boston full-time as freshmen or transfer students. They must also be Massachusetts residents and must have aa valid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), with information released to UMass Boston.
Stephen J. Sweeney Scholarship Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,700
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 490-600
SAT Critical Reading: 470-580
SAT Writing: not reported
Description
The Stephen J. Sweeney Scholarship Program provides up to $2,700 for up to three entering freshman students who have shown the potential for academic success. To be eligible, students must have have participated in school activities or community service, they must be graduates of a Boston public high school (Admissions Guaranteed Program [AGP] preferred) in need of financial assistance. A valid FAFSA with information released to UMass Boston and
Massachusetts residency are also required.
The William M. Bulger Award And Scholarship Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 490-600
SAT Critical Reading: 470-580
SAT Writing: not reported
Description
The William M. Bulger Award and Scholarship Program provides four years of tuition and most mandatory fees annually to one outstanding high school graduate from a public or private high school in the city of Boston. Established in honor of William M. Bulger for many years of devoted service to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a state representative, senator, and senate president; and as the past president of the University of Massachusetts. It recognizes and encourages an outstanding student who exemplifies President Bulger?s philosophy of perseverance in pursuit of educational and personal goals.
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