What University of Massachusetts–Boston costs
University of Massachusetts–Boston charges $15,908 a year in published tuition and fees for Massachusetts residents, about $7,954 a semester, and $38,125 a year for students from other states, about $19,062 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $30,544 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,642 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into University of Massachusetts–Boston
For fall 2024, University of Massachusetts–Boston received 21,262 applications and admitted 17,813 students, and 2,187 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1070 and 1290.
What University of Massachusetts–Boston students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Massachusetts–Boston (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 361 |
| Nursing Science | 315 |
| Psychology | 248 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 195 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 127 |
| Computer Science | 109 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education / Fitness | 102 |
| Information Technology | 80 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of Massachusetts–Boston
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Emerson College, Boston, Massachusetts: about 3 miles away
- Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts: about 3 miles away
- Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, Massachusetts: about 3 miles away
- Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts: about 3 miles away
- Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts: about 3 miles away
- Fisher College, Boston, Massachusetts: about 3 miles away
Colleges like University of Massachusetts–Boston
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (big city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, New York: 11,590 undergraduates
- CUNY Lehman College, Bronx, New York: 10,696 undergraduates
- CUNY City College, New York, New York: 12,505 undergraduates
- CUNY Queens College, Queens, New York: 12,550 undergraduates
- CUNY Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York: 10,543 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Massachusetts–Boston's acceptance rate? 83.8% for fall 2024: 17,813 of 21,262 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Massachusetts–Boston? $15,908 a year for in-state students and $38,125 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to University of Massachusetts–Boston? About 11,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do University of Massachusetts–Boston students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1070–1290.
What is the campus setting at University of Massachusetts–Boston? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Massachusetts–Boston (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Massachusetts–Boston
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
