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University of Massachusetts Boston

Dorchester, MA

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    49%
  • Majors Available
    88
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    15:1
  • Retention Rate
    73%

AP Credit Policy

In order to receive credit for AP, official copies of your scores must be sent directly from The College Board to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. You may have already requested this when you took the test. If not, please go to the College Board website and request an official report be sent to UMass Boston. Our CEEB # is 3924.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral

  • No majors found

Need Help Choosing a Major?

Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.

Special Academics Program

  • Accelerated Study
  • Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities
  • Cross-Registration
  • Distance Learning
  • Double Major
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Independent Study
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • ROTC, Air Force
  • ROTC, Army
  • ROTC, Navy
  • Student-Designed Major
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification
  • Visiting/Exchange Student Program

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