The cost to enroll in graduate study at UMass Boston varies by the residency status of enrolling students.  Costs are lower for Massachusetts residents. Please carefully check the regulations to determine your residency status.

This is a brief summary of the tuition and fees applicable for the 2007-2008 academic year. Please consult the Bursar's Office for a full description of tuition and fees.

The following summary is presented in the interest of helping prospective students approximate the costs of attending the program. All calculations are based on current rates, which could be raised over time.  Students should contact the Bursar's Office for more detailed information on tuition, fees, and payment requirements.

Graduate Resident

Credits	Combined Mandatory Fees	Educational Opportunity Fees	Tuition/Non State Course Fees	Other Mandatory Fees	Optional/ Waivable Fees	GRAND TOTAL	Total LESS Optional/ Waivable Fees
1	28.25	287.35	108.00	10.00	16.00	$449.60	$433.60
3	84.75	862.05	324.00	10.00	16.00	$1,296.80	$1,280.80
6	169.50	1,724.10	648.00	10.00	16.00	$2,567.60	$2,551.60
9	254.25	2,586.15	972.00	10.00	1,351.00	$5,173.40	$3,822.40
*9 credit TOTAL without Health Insurance ($1,351.00)						$3,822.40

Graduate Non-Resident**

Credits	Combined Mandatory Fees	Educational Opportunity Fees	Tuition/Non State Course Fees	Other Mandatory Fees	Optional/ Waivable Fees	GRAND TOTAL	Total LESS Optional/ Waivable Fees
1	28.25	426.50	406.50	10.00	16.00	$887.25	$871.25
3	84.75	1,279.50	1,219.50	10.00	16.00	$2,609.75	$2,593.75
6	169.50	2,559.00	2,439.00	10.00	16.00	$5,193.50	$5,117.50
9	254.25	3,838.50	3,658.50	10.00	1,351.00	$9,112.25	$7,761.25
*9 credit TOTAL without Health Insurance ($1,351.00)						$7,761.25

Graduate International

Credits	Combined Mandatory Fees	Educational Opportunity Fees	Tuition/Non State Course Fees	Other Mandatory Fees	Optional/ Waivable Fees	GRAND TOTAL	Total LESS Optional/ Waivable Fees
1	28.25	426.50	406.50	60.00	16.00	$937.25	$921.25
3	84.75	1,279.50	1,219.50	60.00	16.00	$2,659.75	$2,643.75
6	169.50	2,559.00	2,439.00	60.00	16.00	$5,243.50	$5,227.50
9	254.25	3,838.50	3,658.50	60.00	1,351.00	$9,162.25	$7,811.25
*9 credit TOTAL without Health Insurance ($1,351.00)						$7,811.25

 

Additonal Fees

Additional Other Mandatory Fees
First Time Students pay the Combined New Student Fee	$345.00

 

Explanation of Fees

Breakdown for Other Mandatory Fees
ID Fee	$10.00
International Student Fee	$50.00

Breakdown for Optional/Waivable Fees
Mass PRIG	$6.00
Mass Media	$10.00
TOTAL Part Time Students	$16.00
Medical Insurance*	$1,335.00
TOTAL Full Time Students*	$1,351.00

*Medical insurance is ONLY billed to students taking 7 or more credits. This fee may be waived if student can show evidence of other medical insurance coverage.

**Through the New England Regional Student Program, residents of Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont pay a significantly reduced tuition along with the normal out-of state fees. Click here to find out more.