Tuition and Fees

Estimated Course Cost

Effective June 1, 2009:

Undergraduate, 3-credit course

	Tuition	Technology Fee	Campus Center Fee	Library Access Fee	Registration Fee (one-time per semester)	Total Estimated Tuition & Fees *
Face-to-Face	$912	not applicable	$15	$18	$30	$975*
Online & Blended	$912	$150	not applicable	$18	$30	$1,110*

Graduate, 3-credit course

	Tuition	Technology Fee	Campus Center Fee	Library Access Fee	Registration Fee (one-time per semester)	Total Estimated Tuition & Fees *
Face-to-Face	$1,020	not applicable	$15	$18	$30	$1,083*
Online & Blended	$1,020	$200	not applicable	$18	$30	$1,268*

Above is an estimated cost for a Professional & Continuing Education three-credit course.
*The estimations do not include the course specific college fee and applicable program fees.

Any UMass Dartmouth course 500 level or above is a Graduate Level course.

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Tuition & Fees Breakdown

Tuition:

• Per Undergraduate Credit: $304.00
• Per Graduate Credit: $340.00

Technology Fee for Online and Blended Courses:

• Undergraduate (per course): $150
• Graduate (per course): $200

Registration, Campus Center and Library Fees:

• Registration Fee: $30.00
• Per Credit Campus Center Fee: $5.00 (not applicable for online and blended courses)
• Per Credit Library Fee: $6.00
• College Fees (broken down below): $36.00 - $87.00
• Program Fees: If applicable (broken down below)

College Fees

• Engineering: $22.00 per credit
• Business & Industry: $12.00 per credit
• CVPA: $29.00 per credit
• Arts & Sciences Level 1: $13.00 per credit
• Arts & Sciences Level 2: $25.00 per credit
• Nursing: $20.00 per credit

Program Fees:

For Cape Cod satellite courses, there will be an additional $40 per credit program fee.

For Student Teaching Practicum courses there will be an additional $600.00 per course fee.

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PCE Scholarships

For many, earning a degree can be a challenge. Through Professional & Continuing Education at UMass Dartmouth, we provide educational opportunities that are within your reach. With locations in North Dartmouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Fairhaven and Cape Cod, we provide the tools necessary to reach the next level of success. Learn more about available scholarships. [more]

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Non-Credit Course Cost Information

Non-credit course tuition fees are listed with the Non-Credit Course Descriptions, a $30 registration fee is added per semester. Any text or materials fee, which is included in the course fee, will be explained in the course description.

Tuition Waivers

Professional and Continuing Education honors waivers for special groups. Those in certain classifications may receive waivers of tuition. If you believe you are a member of a group eligible for a waiver, please consult the University Enrollment Center at 508-999-8857. A waiver verification form must be provided at the time of registration. Waivers are processed the week before classes begin on a space-available basis.

Senior Citizens

Effective June 1, 2009, Senior citizens (60 years or older) who are Massachusetts residents may register in credit courses tuition-free, the week before classes begin, provided that there is a sufficient number of tuition-paying students enrolled to bear the cost of instruction and provided there is space available. Please note that this senior citizen waiver does not cover fees. Proof of Massachusetts residency and birth date must be provided at the time of registration.

Full-time Students

Full-time UMD day school undergraduate students who pay full-time tuition (12 credits) are eligible for a 50% tuition waiver for a PCE class in the Fall and Spring semesters only. Full-time UMD day school waivers are processed on a space-available basis at the University Enrollment Center the first week of class. The 50% balance of tuition, $30 non-refundable registration fee, and if applicable $150-200 online technology fee is due at the time of registration.

No Waivers are accepted for directed study, independent study, technology fee, and contract learning sections.

Waivers are honored at the time of registration ONLY and are not retroactive.

Students using any type of waiver or third party coverage: please visit the University Enrollment Center with the proper documentation required and payment. If you have required documentation questions, or if you need assistance, please contact the University Enrollment Center at the number below. Thank you.

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