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UMass Chan Medical School

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Overview

Established in 1962, the UMass Chan Medical School is a non-profit public specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Worcester (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, UMass Chan Medical School (UMMS) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. UMass Chan Medical School (UMMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 62-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMMS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

UMass Chan Medical School's Control Typepublic

Entity

UMass Chan Medical School's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

UMass Chan Medical School' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

UMass Chan Medical School's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Acronym UMMS
Founded 1962
Colours Blue, white and black
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University Location

Address 55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester
01655 Massachusetts
United States
UMass Chan Medical School's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
UMass Chan Medical School Phone Number +1 (508) 856 8989
UMass Chan Medical School Fax Number +1 (508) 856 8181

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following UMass Chan Medical School's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify UMass Chan Medical School's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This UMass Chan Medical School's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at UMass Chan Medical School.

UMass Chan Medical School: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported 25,000-29,999 US$
(22,780-27,340 Euro)
International
students
Not reported 35,000-39,999 US$
(31,890-36,450 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic UMass Chan Medical School's admission information.

UMass Chan Medical School's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


UMass Chan Medical School's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has UMass Chan Medical School a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

UMass Chan Medical School's acceptance rate range is not reported.


UMass Chan Medical School's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


UMass Chan Medical School's Admission Office Admission Office



(508) 856 2323


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for UMass Chan Medical School.

UMass Chan Medical School's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

UMass Chan Medical School has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


UMass Chan Medical School's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


UMass Chan Medical School's Control Type Control Type

UMass Chan Medical School is a public higher education institution.


UMass Chan Medical School's Entity Type Entity Type

UMass Chan Medical School is a non-profit higher education institution.


UMass Chan Medical School's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


UMass Chan Medical School's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

UMass Chan Medical School does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official UMass Chan Medical School's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Research Institutions
Size & Setting Exclusively graduate/professional institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively graduate
Undergraduate Profile Not classified (Exclusively Graduate) institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Not Classified (Exclusively Graduate Programs)
Graduate Instructional Program Research Doctoral: STEM-dominant

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of UMass Chan Medical School's main facilities:


UMass Chan Medical School's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 26,000 physical volumes and 137 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 29 full-time employees, including 22 librarians. University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

UMass Chan Medical School's Housing University Housing

Not reported


UMass Chan Medical School's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of UMass Chan Medical School's main services:


UMass Chan Medical School's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

UMass Chan Medical School's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

UMass Chan Medical School's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

UMass Chan Medical School's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

UMass Chan Medical School's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


UMass Chan Medical School's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

UMass Chan Medical School is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1997


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important UMass Chan Medical School's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • Liaison Committee on Medical Education


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important UMass Chan Medical School's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • University of Massachusetts System (UMS)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the UMass Chan Medical School 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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