University of Massachusetts-Boston

UMass Boston offers an affordable education with the resources of a public research university. The university provides an affordability calculator for in-state students to estimate costs, and many students receive merit-based scholarships averaging $10,000-$20,000 annually. The Chancellor's Scholarship covers up to 50% of tuition for high-GPA applicants.

UMass Boston's Class of 2029 was drawn from a record pool of over 22,000 applicants, marking a milestone in the university's growth. The university strengthens its commitment to college access, affordability, and student success through various programs. They seek students who excel academically and thrive on intellectual challenge.

UMass Boston provides a dynamic classroom experience with a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio and world-class faculty committed to student success. The university offers small class sizes and encourages students to explore local and global issues. The Honors College provides a dynamic curriculum open to all undergraduate majors.

UMass Boston boasts a high success rate, with over 90% of alumni securing U.S. employment or pursuing further studies. Indian graduates often transition to OPT roles in Boston's booming economy, with many progressing to H-1B visas. The university's strong alumni network, including over 10,000 Indians in the USA, provides lifelong connections.

UMass Boston welcomes and celebrates diversity, being the most diverse college campus in New England and third most diverse in the U.S. The campus offers a collaborative, inclusive environment where students from over 135 countries learn from different perspectives. Students can enjoy waterfront activities and a newly redesigned 5-acre central quad.

UMass Boston is patrolled 24 hours a day by trained security and has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime. The university offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Additionally, UMass Boston has a crime prevention program and bicycle patrols.

The Honors College at UMass Boston offers academically committed students a dynamic curriculum open to all undergraduate majors. It engages them in complex local and global issues, so that after graduation they may exercise transformational leadership. The Honors College provides priority course registration, unique events, small seminar-style courses, and hands-on research opportunities.

UMass Boston welcomes students from over 135 countries, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. The university strengthens its international recruitment strategy through expanded global travel and deeper engagement with students and educators. International students receive merit-based awards averaging $10,000–$20,000 annually.