University of Massachusetts-Boston

University of Massachusetts-Boston is a four-years, public school located in Boston, MA. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at R2 University comparison page.

The U of Massachusetts-Boston's 2024 tuition & fees is $15,495 for Massachusetts residents and $37,171 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 98% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,917.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 15,586 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).

U of Massachusetts-Boston ranked 231^st in National Universities and 44^th in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. University of Massachusetts-Boston is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of University of Massachusetts-Boston is $15,495 for in-state students and $37,171 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $19,972 for in-state students and $38,406 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $15,867 for Massachusetts residents and $38,268 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,456 for Massachusetts residents and $39,351 for out-of-state students.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$15,495	$37,171
Graduate	$19,972	$38,406

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

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

2024-25 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$15,867	$38,268
Graduate	$20,456	$39,351

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is 82.96% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.19%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,180.

The average graduation rate is 51%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 15,586 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 U of Massachusetts-Boston Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	82.96% Acceptance Rate / 14.19% Yield
Test Scores »	1,180 SAT / 27 ACT
Graduation Rate »	51%
Transfer-out Rate	24%
Retention Rate	72%(full-time), 37% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	6.25% (16 to 1)
Student Population »	15,586 (12,221 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$8,917

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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U of Massachusetts-Boston Offered Programs
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Online Programs
Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students Services

University of Massachusetts-Boston offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at U of Massachusetts-Boston
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No