Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $15,496
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $37,174
- Average Net Price
- $18,282
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 42.7%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $17,512
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $14,292
- Books & Supplies
- $1,000
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $34,008
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,974
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $233/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 60.2%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 51.7%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 42.7%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $13,072 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $14,215 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $17,572 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $22,332 |
| $110,001+ | $25,375 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families earning under $30,000 pay just $13,072 annually at UMass Boston, while those making over $110,000 face $25,375 per year. The average net price sits at $18,282, making four years cost roughly $73,000. This represents solid value for a research university in an expensive city like Boston.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $21,974, translating to monthly payments of $233. With median earnings hitting $65,865 ten years after graduation, that monthly burden becomes manageable. The 60.23% loan repayment rate shows most students can handle their debt load. Only 13.55% of students receive institutional grants averaging $11,625, but 42.69% qualify for Pell Grants.
Massachusetts residents get the best deal here. With 89.91% of students paying in-state rates, locals access quality education and Boston's job market without the $37,174 out-of-state price tag.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $21,974, translating to monthly payments of $233. With median earnings hitting $65,865 ten years after graduation, that monthly burden becomes manageable. The 60.23% loan repayment rate shows most students can handle their debt load. Only 13.55% of students receive institutional grants averaging $11,625, but 42.69% qualify for Pell Grants.
Massachusetts residents get the best deal here. With 89.91% of students paying in-state rates, locals access quality education and Boston's job market without the $37,174 out-of-state price tag.
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