by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Massachusetts - Boston, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this UMass Boston cost report, you'll find:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Boston for the 2020-2021 academic year was $35,139 for undergraduates. If you were a Massachusetts resident, the yearly charges were $14,677.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $34,649 | $490 | $35,139 |
| In-State | $14,187 | $490 | $14,677 |
University of Massachusetts - Boston tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does University of Massachusetts - Boston cost for part-time students?
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $35,139 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at University of Massachusetts - Boston was high when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. In-state undergraduates at UMass Boston pay about $14,677 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how University of Massachusetts - Boston compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | New England | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: University of Massachusetts - Boston Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 1.20% for the past five years, Massachusetts residents could expect to pay $15,030 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If the in-state UMass Boston tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $30,240, and four years would cost $61,207.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 1.15%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $35,951 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $72,316 for two years and $146,303 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMass Boston.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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