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College Info
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- Type
- private
- Location
- BOSTON, USA
Official website
www.umb.eduUSAQS #1001 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
UMASS BOSTON - SHORELIGHT
University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) is a public research university located on the Columbia Point peninsula in Boston, Massachusetts. It is part of the five-campus University of Massachusetts system and is recognized for its diverse student population, strong research activity, and urban coastal campus. The 'Shorelight' association refers to UMass Boston's partnership with Shorelight, an international education services organization that assists with international student recruitment, admissions support, and pathway programs for students from abroad. UMass Boston offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across multiple colleges and schools.
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- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Urban, Columbia Point peninsula
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseMid-Size Community
6/10
Diversity
1/10
Academic Rigor
8/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Cold snowy winters
Living costs: High — student housing competitive
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Career Outcomes
87% placement rate
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
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Student Life
14,000 students (2,000 international)
Campus: Urban, Columbia Point peninsula
Location: BOSTON, United States
Climate: Cold snowy winters
High — student housing competitive
Healey LibraryCampus CenterResearch LabsStudent HousingRecreation CenterScience Buildings
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school