by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Massachusetts-Boston, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts-Boston ran $15,908 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $38,125. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $630 in-state and $630 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,278 | $37,495 |
| Fees | $630 | $630 |
| Total | $15,908 | $38,125 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will University of Massachusetts-Boston cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how University of Massachusetts-Boston costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of Massachusetts-Boston is relatively pricey.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the University of Massachusetts-Boston Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at University of Massachusetts-Boston has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,187 | $34,649 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,542 | $35,515 |
| One Year Ago | $14,906 | $36,584 |
| Most Recent Year | $15,278 | $37,495 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at UMass Boston has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 2.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $39,074 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.58%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $16,318. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.70%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $39,153.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $16,318 | $39,153 |
| In 2 Years | $16,739 | $40,209 |
| In 3 Years | $17,171 | $41,293 |
| In 4 Years | $17,614 | $42,406 |
| In 5 Years | $18,068 | $43,549 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $163,061, or close to $67,842 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Massachusetts-Boston, visit the University of Massachusetts-Boston Financial Aid page.
