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University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA
Academics
- Graduation Rate71%
- Majors Available97
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio17:1
- Retention Rate82%
AP Credit Policy
Entering freshmen who have demonstrated college level proficiency through Advanced Placement examinations of the College Entrance Examination Board may be granted University credit for scores of 5, 4, and 3. Credit will not be given for scores of 2 or 1. The maximum number of credits that may be granted to any student through advanced placement procedures, including departmental equivalency examinations, is 30 semester credits. Under no circumstances will duplicate examination credit be granted to students who present formal course work for transfer.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ARTS.1010 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 4 | 3 | ARTS.1020 |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 | SOCI.1990 |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | ARHI.1010 |
| Biology | 4 | 8 | BIOL.1110, BIOL.1170L, BIOL.1120, BIOL.1180L |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH.1310 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MATH.1310 & MATH.1320 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 4 | MATH.1310 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 | CHEM.1210, CHEM.1220, CHEM.1230, CHEM.1240 |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | WLCH.1050, WLCH.1060 |
| 5 | 12 | WLCH.1050, WLCH.1060, WLCH.2050, WLCH.2060 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLI.1120 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 | COMP.1010 |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 | COMP 1990 |
| Drawing | 4 | 3 | ARTS.1550 |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | 6 | ENGL.1010 & ENGL.1020 |
| 3 | 3 | ENGL.1010 or ENGL.1990 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 5 | 6 | ENGL.1010 & ENGL.1020 |
| 3 | 3 | ENGL.1010 or ENGL.1990 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 4 | ENVI.1100, ENVI.1120L |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIST.1050 & HIST.1060 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | WLFR.1010, WLFR.1020 |
| 5 | 12 | WLFR.1010, 1020, 2110, 2120 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | WLGE 1010 and WLGE 1020 |
| 5 | 12 | WLGE 1010, WLGE 1020, WLGE 2110, WLGE 2120 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | 12 | WLIT.1010, WLIT.1020, WLIT.2110, WLIT.2120 |
| 3 | 6 | WLIT.1010, WLIT.1020 | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 | WLLA.3030 |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECON.2020 |
| Microeconomics | 4 | 3 | ECON.2010 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUTH.1010 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS.1030 & PHYS.1030L |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS.1040 & PHYS.1040L |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS.1410 & PHYS.1410L |
| Pre-Calculus | 4 | 3 | MATH.1230 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC.1010 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | WLSP.1010 & WLSP.1020 |
| 5 | 12 | WLSP.1010, WLSP.1020, WLSP.2110, WLSP.2120 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | WLSP.3010 & WLSP.3020 |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | MATH.2830 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POLI.1010 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST.1110 & HIST.1120 |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 6 | HIST.1070 & HIST.1080 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Psychology
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
B
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Digital Marketing
E
- Economics, General
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
- Finance, General
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
G
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Health/Medical Physics
- History, General
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
I
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- International/Globalization Studies
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Management Science
- Marine Sciences
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Music Management
- Music Pedagogy
- Music Performance, General
- Music Technology
N
- National Security Policy Studies
- Nursing Practice
- Nursing Science
- Nutrition Sciences
O
- Operations Management and Supervision
P
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Philosophy
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Physics, General
- Physics, Other
- Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Political Science and Government, General
- Polymer Chemistry
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
R
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Social Psychology
- Sociology
- Sound Arts
- Statistics, General
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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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
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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