University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA · Public · 11,512 undergrads (medium, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,070 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $13,558 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $15,663 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,885 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,571 |
| All incomes (average) | $17,707 |
Sticker tuition: $15,908 in-state, $38,125 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Average SAT
- 1194
- Median ACT
- 27
- Students with Pell grants
- 42%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $65,865
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,974
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business16%
Health & Nursing15%
Psychology11%
Computer Science10%
Biology & Life Sciences10%
Social Sciences8%
Kinesiology & Sports Science6%
Criminal Justice5%
Education3%
Environmental Studies3%
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