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University of Massachusetts Boston

University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston)

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University
Global #539 United States of America #154
Campus of University of Massachusetts Boston

Institution Info

Founded
1964
Type
4-Year University
Students
16,259 students
Faculty
2,122

About

University of Massachusetts Boston is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1964. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 16K students, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000).

Rankings

Source Year Rank Score
QS 2026 QS #951 · Ranked
UNIRANKS 2026 UniRanks #539 · Ranked 83.59

Research Output via OpenAlex

425
h-index
1,758,316
Citations
34,267
Publications
22,884
i10-index
2.25
Mean Citedness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Massachusetts Boston's global ranking?

University of Massachusetts Boston is ranked #539 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #154 position.

When was University of Massachusetts Boston founded?

University of Massachusetts Boston was founded in 1964, making it 62 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend University of Massachusetts Boston?

University of Massachusetts Boston has a student body of approximately 16,259 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 7:1.

What is University of Massachusetts Boston's research output?

University of Massachusetts Boston has produced 34,267 research publications with 1,758,316 total citations and an h-index of 425, according to OpenAlex data.