University of Massachusetts-Boston

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Massachusetts-Boston?

UMass Boston's published undergraduate price depends heavily on residency and living arrangements. In the reported 2024-25 cost figures, full-time in-state tuition and required fees total $15,898, while full-time out-of-state tuition and required fees total $38,115. These are published charges before financial aid, not a student's final bill.

• Full-time in-state undergraduate tuition: $15,278; required fees: $620.
• Full-time out-of-state undergraduate tuition: $37,495; required fees: $620.
• Reported annual room and board: $19,578; books and supplies: about $1,000.

Adding the reported room, board, books, tuition, and required fees produces an illustrative annual subtotal of $36,476 for an in-state student living on campus, or $58,693 for an out-of-state student. Neither subtotal includes transportation or personal expenses, and neither should be treated as the university's complete cost-of-attendance estimate. A commuter's housing costs will differ, while individual course materials and travel expenses vary.

Financial aid can change the amount paid. In the reported aid figures, 92% of students received financial aid and 51% had student loans. Average net price figures for qualifying students varied by family income: $13,558 for families earning up to $48,000 and $25,571 for families earning more than $110,000. Net price reflects costs after applicable grants and scholarships, not after subtracting loans, and those averages do not predict an individual award.

Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans, Massachusetts state aid, and university scholarships by completing the required financial aid applications and meeting applicable deadlines. Veterans and eligible dependents may also have education benefits. Comparing an individualized aid offer with the university's current cost-of-attendance budget is more useful than comparing tuition alone.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Massachusetts-Boston?

Eligible UMass Boston students may pursue Federal Work-Study as well as ordinary part-time student jobs. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid awarded through the financial aid process; an award permits a student to seek eligible work but is not itself a job offer or an upfront discount on tuition.

Students can look for campus positions and other approved opportunities through university student-employment resources. The hours available, hiring decision, and pay depend on the position and employer. A job that does not require Work-Study can still be an option for a student without that aid award.

Separate from student employment, the university's career services include individual and group career advising, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job-search resources, employer events, and help exploring internships. Students can also use networking and alumni-related resources. These services support a search; they should not be confused with verified placement rates or a requirement that every student complete an internship.