Tuition plus mandatory fees
Full-year rates: 2020-2021
| MA Residents | New England Rate* | Out-of-State | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| $14,408 | $19,556 | $30,153 | $30,673 |
With room & board
Based on Unlimited Dining Plan (unlimited meal swipes) and double room for a full year
| MA Residents | New England Rate* | Out-of-State | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| $29,123 | $34,270 | $44,867 | $45,387 |
*New England Rate: Rhode Island residents are charged a full-time tuition rate of $19,556. All other New England residents are charged the full-time tuition rate of $30,153 and are eligible for a $10,597 New England Tuition Rate adjustment. This rate became available in Fall 2018 to first-time full-time undergraduate day students.
Billing
Billing is done by semester. Installment payment plans are available. All expenses are subject to change at the discretion of the university, the state, or the Board of Higher Education.
Related links
- Financial Aid
- First-year scholarships
- Transfer scholarships
- Net Price Calculator
- Tuition classification: residency status of students
- Explanation of your bill
Detailed cost information: 2020 - 2021
| Individual college fees (annual based on student's registered major) | |
|---|---|
| Arts & Sciences | $426 - $928 (based on student's registered major) |
| Business | $496 |
| Engineering | $1,350 |
| Nursing & Health Sciences | $1066 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | $902 |
| CVPA: Applied Music fee | $777 per course |
| One time only fees | |
|---|---|
| Orientation - First-years | $270.00 |
| Orientation - Transfers | $150.00 |
| Orientation - International | $260.00 |
| Graduation fee | $185.00 |
| Transcript fee | $100.00 |
| Optional fees | |
|---|---|
| Mass PIRG | $18.00 |
| Health insurance | $2,737.00 |
| Other fees as appropriate | |
|---|---|
| Continuation of Program | $250.00 per semester |
| Exchange fee | $250.00 per semester |
| Re-admit fee | $60.00 |
Housing rates & meal plans
Textbooks & other costs
Students should budget $1,000 to $2,300 for books, supplies, etc. Students in some majors also incur additional costs, such as lab fees.
More information: Cost of attendance
