UMass Boston

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts-Boston has earned recognition from Abound as one of its Best Colleges for Adults. The school enrolls a mix of full- and part-time students and demonstrates an emphasis on student persistence through measurable retention and completion outcomes.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.umb.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students
1,888 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:9,960
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,956
  • Pell Grant students:5,217
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:538
  • Part-time students
    16%
  • Students over 25 years old
    16%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$645
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$17,554
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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(2)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:39%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:32%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
489 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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