Tuition & Fees

Estimated Course Cost

Tuition Breakdown

Breakdown of Course Fees are listed below. You can also download the Professional and Continuing Education Tuition and Fees pdf.  



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

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

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Course Fee Breakdown

Technology Fee for Online and Blended Courses:

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

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:

• Charlton College of Business: $12.00 per credit
• College of Visual & Performing Arts-CVPA: $29.00 per credit
• College of Arts & Sciences (Level 1): $13.00 per credit
• College of Arts & Sciences (Level 2): $25.00 per credit
• College of Engineering: $25.00 per credit
• College of Nursing: $20.00 per credit
• School of Marine Science &Technology (SMAST): $29.00 per credit
• School Education, Public Policy & Civic Engagement (SEPPCE): $13.00 per credit.

Program Costs & Fees:

• For Cape Cod satellite courses, there will be an additional $45 per credit program fee.
• For Student Teaching Practicum courses there will be an additional $650.00 per course fee.

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]

Non-Credit Cost Information

Most non-credit programs are comprised of a program fee (not tuition) and a one time $30 registration fee per semester. Non-credit course fees are listed with the non-credit course descriptions. Most text, materials, or special costs will be included in the non-credit course fee and listed in the course description. Some exclusions may apply.

Students are urged to register as early as possible, since most courses have limited enrollment.

No third party payments are accepted for non-credit courses, unless arrangements have been made with the University Enrollment Center Director prior to registration.

No payment plans are accepted for non-credit courses.

Most non-credit programs are not eligible for a waiver, as they are comprised of a program fee (not tuition). Please check with the University Enrollment Center Director prior to registration.

Full payment of program fees & any other fees are due at the time of registration.

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. Most non-credit programs are not eligible for a waiver, as they are comprised of a program fee (not tuition) and a one time $30 registration fee per semester. Please check with the University Enrollment Center Director prior to registration.

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 online technology fee is due at the time of registration.

Applies to All Waivers

No Waivers are accepted for grant funded, specially priced programs, directed study, independent study, international programs, technology fee, contract learning, and most non-credit courses. Please check with the University Enrollment Center Director prior to registration.

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 questions or need assistance, contact the University Enrollment Center at 508.999.8857 or 508.999.8866.