Boston, MA · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Boston (in-state) | $15,908 | — |
| MA average | $34,272 | -54% |
| National average | $18,082 | -12% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $15,908 | $63,632 |
| Out-of-state | $38,125 | $152,500 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
University of Massachusetts-Boston ranks 34 by in-state tuition among the 93 MA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 140% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to University of Massachusetts-Boston | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Porter and Chester Institute of Worcester | $15,856 |
| Porter and Chester Institute - Brockton | $15,856 |
| Porter and Chester Institute - Chicopee | $15,856 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $15,612 |
In-state tuition at University of Massachusetts-Boston is $15,908 per year; out-of-state students pay $38,125.
University of Massachusetts-Boston in-state tuition is 54% below the MA average of $34,272.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; University of Massachusetts-Boston is 12% below that.
$15,908 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at University of Massachusetts-Boston comes to about $63,632 for an in-state student and $152,500 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, University of Massachusetts-Boston ranks 34 out of the 93 MA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.