Paying for University of Massachusetts-Lowell

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$16,570 2.40%	$35,396 2.45%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$16,050 2.39%	$28,426 2.44%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Massachusetts-Lowell (U of Massachusetts-Lowell) are $16,570 for Massachusetts residents and $35,396 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $10,220. It could cover 28.87% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $24,344 for Massachusetts residents and $43,170 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

U of Massachusetts-Lowell's 4-year tuition is $68,489 for Massachusetts residents and $146,070 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $145,595 for Massachusetts residents and $223,176 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $16,570 for Massachusetts residents and $35,396 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.40% for Massachusetts residents and increased by 2.45% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of U of Massachusetts-Lowell is $16,967 for Massachusetts residents and $36,263 for out-of-state students, a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

U of Massachusetts-Lowell Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$16,182	$34,550	$15,350
2023-2024	$16,570	$35,396	$16,794
Change % 2023-2024	2.40%	2.45%	9.41%
2024-2025	$16,967	$36,263	$18,374

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $16,050 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $28,426. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Massachusetts-Lowell is $16,433 for Massachusetts residents and $29,118 for out-of-state students , a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

U of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$15,676	$27,750	$15,350
2023-2024	$16,050	$28,426	$16,794
Change % 2023-2024	2.39%	2.44%	9.41%
2024-2025	$16,433	$29,118	$18,374

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at U of Massachusetts-Lowell. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $660 for Massachusetts residents and $1,445 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $852 for Massachusetts residents and $1,539 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$644	$1,409
	2023-2024	$660	$1,445
	2024-2025	$676	$1,482
Graduate	2022-2023	$831	$1,502
	2023-2024	$852	$1,539
	2024-2025	$874	$1,577

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,794 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 9.41% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 9.35% compared to the previous year.

The U of Massachusetts-Lowell's 2024 on-campus COA is $34,564 for state residents and $53,390 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,540 for state residents and $45,366 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At U of Massachusetts-Lowell
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$16,570
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$35,396
Room & Board	$15,424	$6,400
Personal Expenses	$1,370	$2,370
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$34,564	$26,540
COA (Out-of-State)	$53,390	$45,366

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of Massachusetts-Lowell?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Massachusetts-Lowell is $68,489 for Massachusetts residents and $146,070 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

U of Massachusetts-Lowell 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$16,788	$17,009	$17,233	$17,459	$68,489
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,839	$36,288	$36,742	$37,202	$146,070
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$17,009	$17,233	$17,459	$17,689	$69,390
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$36,288	$36,742	$37,202	$37,667	$147,898
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$17,233	$17,459	$17,689	$17,922	$70,303
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,742	$37,202	$37,667	$38,139	$149,749
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$17,459	$17,689	$17,922	$18,158	$71,228
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,202	$37,667	$38,139	$38,616	$151,623
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$17,689	$17,922	$18,158	$18,396	$72,165
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$37,667	$38,139	$38,616	$39,099	$153,521

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $145,595 for Massachusetts residents and $223,176 for out-of-state students.

U of Massachusetts-Lowell 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$35,280	$36,014	$36,765	$37,536	$145,595
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$54,331	$55,292	$56,274	$57,278	$223,176
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$36,014	$36,765	$37,536	$38,325	$148,640
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$55,292	$56,274	$57,278	$58,303	$227,148
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$36,765	$37,536	$38,325	$39,134	$151,761
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$56,274	$57,278	$58,303	$59,351	$231,207
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$37,536	$38,325	$39,134	$39,963	$154,959
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$57,278	$58,303	$59,351	$60,422	$235,354
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$38,325	$39,134	$39,963	$40,813	$158,236
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$58,303	$59,351	$60,422	$61,516	$239,592

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $104,715 for Massachusetts residents and $182,296 for out-of-state students.

U of Massachusetts-Lowell 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$25,060	$25,794	$26,545	$27,316	$104,715
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$44,111	$45,072	$46,054	$47,058	$182,296
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,794	$26,545	$27,316	$28,105	$107,760
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$45,072	$46,054	$47,058	$48,083	$186,268
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$26,545	$27,316	$28,105	$28,914	$110,881
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$46,054	$47,058	$48,083	$49,131	$190,327
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$27,316	$28,105	$28,914	$29,743	$114,079
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$47,058	$48,083	$49,131	$50,202	$194,474
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$28,105	$28,914	$29,743	$30,593	$117,356
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$48,083	$49,131	$50,202	$51,296	$198,712

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Massachusetts-Lowell	$16,570	$35,396
University of Hartford	$47,647
University of Maine	$12,606	$35,346
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus	$19,112	$38,882
Binghamton University	$10,363	$29,453
University at Albany	$10,408	$28,998