UMass Boston

Cost of Attendance

The cost of attendance (COA) is an estimate of the cost of attending UMass Boston. The Financial Aid Office assigns an estimated cost of attendance for each student that includes direct and indirect costs to attend UMass Boston for one academic year (Fall and Spring semesters). The COA is based on residency status, career level, dependency status, and whether the student will be living on campus, off campus, or with parents.

  • Direct costs include charges that will appear on the student invoice, such as tuition and fees.  
  • Indirect costs do not appear on the student invoice. These are estimated allowances for other expenses that students may incur while attending the university. For example, costs for books, supplies, transportation, personal expenses, and off-campus housing.

The COA will vary depending upon the number of credits a student enrolls in and, in some cases, their academic program.

Detailed information about tuition and fees can be found via the Bursar’s Office. It's important to note that costs may vary from what is outlined below. These are estimates. The Bursar Office provides actual charges that a student can anticipate.

In-State Undergraduate Dependent Student Full Time (12 Credits)

. Living With Parents Living Off Campus Living On Campus
Tuition $15,814 $15,814 $15,814
Fees $746 $746 $746
Housing $2,574 $10,296 $12,928
Food $2,478 $2,478 $6,650
Books $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Transportation $1,944 $1,944 $2,400
Loan Fees $58 $58 $58
Personal/Miscellaneous $1,350 $1,350 $1,350
Total $25,964 $33,686 $40,946

In-State Undergraduate Independent Student Full Time (12 Credits)

. Living With Parents Living Off Campus Living On Campus
Tuition $15,814 $15,814 $15,814
Fees $746 $746 $746
Housing $2,574 $12,200 $12,928
Food $2,478 $2,478 $6,650
Books $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Transportation $1,944 $1,944 $2,400
Loan Fees $58 $58 $58
Personal/Miscellaneous $1,350 $1,350 $1,350
Total $25,964 $35,590 $40,946

Out-of-State Undergraduate Dependent Student Full Time (12 Credits)

 

. Living With Parents Living Off Campus Living On Campus
Tuition $38,620 $38,620 $38,620
Fees $746 $746 $746
Housing $2,574 $10,296 $12,928
Food $2,478 $2,478 $6,650
Books $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Transportation $1,944 $1,944 $2,400
Loan Fees $58 $58 $58
Personal/Miscellaneous $1,350 $1,350 $1,350
Total $48,770 $56,492 $63,752

Out-of-State Undergraduate Independent Student Full Time (12 Credits)

 

. Living With Parents Living Off Campus Living On Campus
Tuition $38,620 $38,620 $38,620
Fees $746 $746 $746
Housing $2,574 $12,200 $12,928
Food $2,478 $2,478 $6,650
Books $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Transportation $1,944 $1,944 $2,400
Loan Fees $58 $58 $58
Personal/Miscellaneous $1,350 $1,350 $1,350
Total $48,770 $58,396 $63,752

Northeast Regional Undergraduate Dependent Student Full Time (12 Credits)

 

. Living With Parents Living Off Campus Living On Campus
Tuition $27,672 $27,672 $27,672
Fees $746 $746 $746
Housing $2,574 $10,296 $12,928
Food $2,478 $2,478 $6,650
Books $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Transportation $1,944 $1,944 $2,400
Loan Fees $58 $58 $58
Personal/Miscellaneous $1,350 $1,350 $1,350
Total $37,822 $45,544 $52,804

Northeast Regional Undergraduate Independent Student Full Time (12 Credits)

 

. Living With Parents Living Off Campus Living On Campus
Tuition $27,672 $27,672 $27,672
Fees $746 $746 $746
Housing $2,574 $12,200 $12,928
Food $2,478 $2,478 $6,650
Books $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Transportation $1,944 $1,944 $2,400
Loan Fees $58 $58 $58
Personal/Miscellaneous $1,350 $1,350 $1,350
Total $37,822 $47,448 $52,804

In-State Graduate Half Time (6 Credits)

. Living With Parents Living Off Campus
Tuition $10,274 $10,274
Fees $352 $352
Housing $2,574 $24,400
Food $2,478 $2,478
Books $500 $500
Transportation $1,944 $1,944
Loan Fees $166 $166
Personal/Miscellaneous $1,350 $1,350
Total $19,638 $41,464

Out-of-State Graduate Half Time (6 Credits)

. Living With Parents Living Off Campus
Tuition $19,954 $19,954
Fees $352 $352
Housing $2,574 $24,400
Food $2,478 $2,478
Books $500 $500
Transportation $1,944 $1,944
Loan Fees $166 $166
Personal/Miscellaneous $1,350 $1,350
Total $29,318 $51,144

Northeast Regional Graduate Half Time (6 Credits)

. Living With Parents Living Off Campus
Tuition $17,978 $17,978
Fees $352 $352
Housing $2,574 $24,400
Food $2,478 $2,478
Books $500 $500
Transportation $1,944 $1,944
Loan Fees $166 $166
Personal/Miscellaneous $1,350 $1,350
Total $27,342 $49,168

Financial Aid

UMass Boston
Campus Center, 4th Floor
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, MA 02125

Phone: 617.287.6300
Fax: 617.287.6323
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