The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public research university enrolling approximately 16,800 students in Lowell, Massachusetts, 30 miles northwest of Boston. A member of the UMass system, UMass Lowell is classified as an R1 doctoral university with strong programs in engineering, sciences, and business. About 3,400 students live on campus across two main areas — East Campus and South Campus — in ten residence halls ranging from traditional corridor halls to modern apartment-style buildings.