UMass Lowell Named Massachusetts' Top Public Best Value School

According to the 2027 Best Colleges edition published by U.S. News & World Report, UMass Lowell has ranked as the top public university in Massachusetts in the "Best Value Schools" category for the second consecutive year. Nationally, the university rose to 83rd place on the Best Value list.

In the 2027 Best Colleges list published by U.S. News & World Report, UMass Lowell maintained its position as the top public university in Massachusetts in the "Best Value Schools" category, which combines academic quality with affordability for four-year undergraduate students. Rising nine spots from last year to rank 83rd nationally, the institution placed 148th overall among national universities nationwide and 11th in Massachusetts.

University Chancellor Julie Chen stated that this ranking once again demonstrates the return on investment that students and their families receive on their education, as well as the institution's commitment to community engagement. The evaluation was based on 17 metrics from more than 1,700 higher education institutions assessed, including student retention, graduation rates, financial resources per student, and research volume. UMass Lowell also ranked 74th nationally among public universities and 2nd statewide, while achieving top rankings in categories for social mobility and best colleges for veterans.