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The University of Massachusetts Boston (short name: UMass Boston) is a public educational institute located in Columbia Point, Boston. Officially founded on January 1, 1964, it is part of the University of Massachusetts (UMass) system and has its full address at 100 William T Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125, United States.
UMass Boston is accredited by various organizations such as the American Chemical Society, New England Commission of Higher Education, Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education, and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The university is affiliated with multiple organizations, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Open Education Consortium, National Athletic Association, Association of Public and Land, and University of Massachusetts System.
The university touts the number of employees in the range of 1000 to 4999, with the reported total count being 2122. The institution is active in the fields of education, higher education, and the university industry. UMass Boston is the owner of WUMB-FM and has a subsidiary, the Nantucket Field Station.