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Established in 1964, the University of Massachusetts at Boston is the second-largest institution in the UMass education system and it is led by J. Keith Motely, the university’s first African-American chancellor. UMB grants undergraduate and graduate degrees in various fields of study across its eight academic colleges and schools. Popular majors include Business, Criminal Justice and Health Sciences. UMB provides various activities and programs through hundreds of organizations to engage students. The Black Student Center sponsors events to broaden understanding of the accomplishments of African descendants across the diaspora and serves as a place to network with other students, alumni and faculty of color. There are also organizations serving African, Cape Verdean and Haitian communities specifically along with the H.I.P. H.O.P. Initiative dedicated to bringing Hip Hop back to its original positive roots. UMB builds leadership skills and lasting friendships while providing a vibrant teaching and learning environment. It is the school’s mission to encourage its students to succeed through scholarship, dedicated faculty and public service. 

Location: Boston, MA

Type of Institution: Four-year, public research university

Tuition and Fees (per semester)

     • In-State: $5,990

     • Out-of-State: $13,082

Size: 16,000+ students

Percentage of African-American Students: 15%

Percentage of Men: 44%

Percentage of Women: 56%

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1

Degrees Offered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate, Certificate

Colleges/Schools: Education and Human Development, Liberal Arts, Management, Nursing and Health Sciences, Public and Community Service, Science and Mathematics, Policy and Global Studies, University College

Housing: On-campus housing provided

Groups/Organizations:

     • Greek: Sigma Gamma Rho

     • Others: African Students Union, Black Student Center

City Life: Museums, city tours, art galleries, theater/performing arts, shopping, dining, professional sports: NBA (Boston Celtics), MLB (Boston Red Sox), NHL (Boston Bruins), NFL (New England Patriots)

Website: http://www.umb.edu/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/umassboston

Twitter: https://twitter.com/umassboston