Tuition & Fees
As the only public university in Boston, the University of Massachusetts Boston represents excellence in teaching and research—at an incredible value.
Below are the estimated costs of attendance for 2011-2012. For the most current pricing breakdowns, please check with the Bursar's Office.
Student Tuition and Fees
(estimated budget based on full-time attendance)
| Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Room & Board** | Personal & Miscellaneous | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Resident | $10,878 | $800 | $7,000 | $2,360 | $21,038 |
| NON Resident | $23,592 | $800 | $7,000 | $2,360 | $33,752 |
| NERSP* | $16,405 | $800 | $7,000 | $2,360 | $26,565 |
Graduate Student Tuition and Fees
(estimated budget based on half-time attendance)
| Tuition & Program* Fees | Books & Supplies | Room & Board*** | Personal & Miscellaneous | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Resident | $6,130 | $400 | $15,600 | $2,380 | $24,510 |
| NON Resident | $11,802 | $400 | $15,600 | $2,380 | $30,182 |
| NERSP** | $8,866 | $400 | $15,600 | $2,380 | $27,246 |
*If a graduate student does not register for course, thesis, or dissertation credits during any semester, the student must pay a program fee to maintain continuous registration.
**The New England Regional Students Program (NERSP) gives a tuition break to New England residents enrolled in certain programs not offered by the public colleges and universities of a student’s home state. For more information on the program, please visit the New England Board of Higher Education website.
. This allowance for room and board is an estimate of what a student might expect to pay for off-campus housing.
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