by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth amounted to $15,612 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $32,567. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees came to $715 in-state and $715 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,897 | $31,852 |
| Fees | $715 | $715 |
| Total | $15,612 | $32,567 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 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 |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth sits above the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,833 | $29,578 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,179 | $30,317 |
| One Year Ago | $14,533 | $31,075 |
| Most Recent Year | $14,897 | $31,852 |
The chart here shows how tuition at UMass Dartmouth has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $33,381 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.71%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $16,035. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.60%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $33,413.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $16,035 | $33,413 |
| In 2 Years | $16,469 | $34,281 |
| In 3 Years | $16,915 | $35,172 |
| In 4 Years | $17,373 | $36,086 |
| In 5 Years | $17,844 | $37,024 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $138,952, versus roughly $66,792 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, go to the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Financial Aid page.
