University of Massachusetts-Lowell

1 University Avenue
Lowell, MA 01854
http://www.uml.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1894
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students8,309
Endowment18,824,000
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee20
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition8,444 in-state, 15,557 out-of-state
Room/Board6,520
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interview training, other
MuseumsTextile Museum, Campus Recreation Center, Center for Lowell History, Tsongas Industrial History Center
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsTextile Museum, Campus Recreation Center, Center for Lowell History, Tsongas Industrial History Center
Periodical Subs534
# of Books397,652
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size135 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing34%
College housing typescoed dorms (88%), women's dorms (5%), men's dorms (5%), apartments for married students (1%), apartment for single students (1%), special housing for disabled students (0%)
Popular EventsSpring Carnival, Family Day, Band Night, Black History Month, Hispanic; heritage day, many concert and shows that vary by semester.
Nearest AirportBoston (50), Manchester, New Hampshire (40)
Nearest TrainLowell (2)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations100
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Connector (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Phi Sigma, Delta Omega Chapter, Beta Gamma Sigma, Chi Epsilon - Civil Engineering Honor Society, Eta Kappa Nu - Electrical Engineering Honor Society, Freshman Honor Society, Clarinet Society, Gamma Kappa Alpha, Omega chi Epsilon, Pi Lambda Theta, Pi Mu Epsilon, Pi Tau Sigma, Psi Chi, Sigma Theta Tau, Eta Omega Chapter, Sigma XiSigma Gamma Epsilon, Sigma Iota Epsilon Management Honor/Prof. Society, Sigma Pi Sigma
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Abundant Life Christian Fellowship, chi Alpha, Latter Day Saints Student Association, Muslim Student Association
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Association of students of African Origin, Cambodian Student Association, Hellenic Student Association, Indian Students' Association, Korean Student Association, Laotian Student Association, Latin American Students Assoc. , Lebanese Student Assoc, Native American Outreach Organization, Parade of Nations, ROC Taiwan Student Assoc, Thai Student Assoc, Vietnamese Student Assoc, Spectrum (Gay/Straight Alliance.
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Activities Commission, Movie Division, Student Government Assoc, Student Court, College of Education Graduate Student Association, Accounting Society, American Chemical Society, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American Meteorological Society, American Nuclear Society, American Production & Inventory Control Society, American Sign Language Group, American Society of Civil Engineers, Art History Club, Association for Computing Machinery, Audio Engineering Society, Biology Club, Clinical Lab Science Club, Economics Club, Exercise Physiology Club, Financial Management Assoc, Health Education Club, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Management Information systems Society, Marketing Club, Music Educators National Conference, Music Entertainment Industry Student Assoc, National Society of Black Engineers, Physical Therapy Club, Political Science Club, Pre-Law Society, Pschology Club, Society of Advanced Material and Process Engineering, Society of Automotive Engineers, Society of Environmental Scientists, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Society of Physics Students, Society of Plastic Engineers, Society of Woman Engineers, Sociological Society, Solar/Electric Vehicle Club, Student Nurse Assoc, Literary Society, Sojurn (Yearbook), WJUL (Radio Station), Ham Radio Club, Off-Broadway Players, Marching Band, The Wind Band Society, Friends of the Marching Band, Community Service Organization, Commuter Assoc, Emergency Medical Services (E. M. S. ), Historical Recreation Society, Returning Student Association, Students for MASSPIRG, Wiseguys, Women's Center, Sheehy Hall Council, Ski Club, Bicycle Assoc, Skin/Scuba Diving Club, Bowling Club, Snow Board Club, UML Dance Company, Soccer (women) Club, Equestrian Club, Sports Car Club, Floor Hockey Club, Volleyball (men) Club, Karate Club, Water Polo Club, Lacrosse Club, Mountain Biking Club, Outing Club, International Relations club, Master's Gaming Konnection.