Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Massachusetts-Lowell is $16,570 for Massachusetts residents and $35,396 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.40% for Massachusetts residents and increased by 2.45% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for U of Massachusetts-Lowell is $16,967 for Massachusetts residents and $36,263 for out-of-state students which is a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.40% for Massachusetts residents and increased by 2.45% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,794 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 9.41% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 9.35% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Massachusetts schools with tuition changes from last year at Massachusetts colleges tuition change page.
U of Massachusetts-Lowell Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$16,182 $34,550$15,350
2023-2024$16,570$35,396$16,794
Change % 2023-20242.40%2.45%9.41%
2024-2025$16,967$36,263$18,374
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell - COA
University of Massachusetts-Lowell - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Massachusetts-Lowell - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $16,050 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $28,426 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Massachusetts-Lowell is $16,433 for Massachusetts residents and $29,118 for out-of-state students which is a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
U of Massachusetts-Lowell Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$15,676 $27,750$15,350
2023-2024$16,050$28,426$16,794
Change % 2023-20242.39%2.44%9.41%
2024-2025$16,433$29,118$18,374
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at U of Massachusetts-Lowell. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $659 for Massachusetts residents and $1,443 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $851 for Massachusetts residents and $1,539 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$644$1,409
2023-2024$659$1,443
2024-2025$674$1,478
Graduate2022-2023$831$1,502
2023-2024$851$1,539
2024-2025$871$1,577
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
University of Massachusetts-Lowell - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Massachusetts-Lowell - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Massachusetts-Lowell and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Massachusetts-Lowell and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Massachusetts-Lowell$16,570$35,396
University of Maine$12,606$35,346
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus$19,112$38,882
University of Vermont$18,890$43,890
Binghamton University$10,363$29,453
University of Maryland-Baltimore County$12,952$30,308

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of Massachusetts-Lowell?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Massachusetts-Lowell is $68,489 for Massachusetts residents and $146,070 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$16,788$17,009$17,233$17,459$68,489
Out-of-State$35,839$36,288$36,742$37,202$146,070
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$17,009$17,233$17,459$17,689$69,390
Out-of-State$36,288$36,742$37,202$37,667$147,898
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$17,233$17,459$17,689$17,922$70,303
Out-of-State$36,742$37,202$37,667$38,139$149,749
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$17,459$17,689$17,922$18,158$71,228
Out-of-State$37,202$37,667$38,139$38,616$151,623
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$17,689$17,922$18,158$18,396$72,165
Out-of-State$37,667$38,139$38,616$39,099$153,521

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $145,595 for Massachusetts residents and $223,176 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$35,280$36,014$36,765$37,536$145,595
Out-of-State$54,331$55,292$56,274$57,278$223,176
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$36,014$36,765$37,536$38,325$148,640
Out-of-State$55,292$56,274$57,278$58,303$227,148
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$36,765$37,536$38,325$39,134$151,761
Out-of-State$56,274$57,278$58,303$59,351$231,207
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$37,536$38,325$39,134$39,963$154,959
Out-of-State$57,278$58,303$59,351$60,422$235,354
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$38,325$39,134$39,963$40,813$158,236
Out-of-State$58,303$59,351$60,422$61,516$239,592

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $104,715 for Massachusetts residents and $182,296 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,060$25,794$26,545$27,316$104,715
Out-of-State$44,111$45,072$46,054$47,058$182,296
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$25,794$26,545$27,316$28,105$107,760
Out-of-State$45,072$46,054$47,058$48,083$186,268
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$26,545$27,316$28,105$28,914$110,881
Out-of-State$46,054$47,058$48,083$49,131$190,327
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$27,316$28,105$28,914$29,743$114,079
Out-of-State$47,058$48,083$49,131$50,202$194,474
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$28,105$28,914$29,743$30,593$117,356
Out-of-State$48,083$49,131$50,202$51,296$198,712

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
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University of Massachusetts-Lowell 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$16,570$1,200$16,794$35,396$1,200 $16,794
Graduate$16,050 $1,200$16,794$28,426 $1,200$16,794
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