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-Dartmouth is $15,208 for Massachusetts residents and $31,750 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.38% 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 higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UMass Dartmouth is $15,570 for Massachusetts residents and $32,527 for out-of-state students which is a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.38% 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 $19,712 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.92% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 22.00% 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.
UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$14,854 $30,992$18,265
2023-2024$15,208$31,750$19,712
Change % 2023-20242.38%2.45%7.92%
2024-2025$15,570$32,527$21,274
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-Dartmouth - COA
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $17,065 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $30,253 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much 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 UMass Dartmouth is $17,065 for Massachusetts residents and $30,253 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $31,990 for in-state and $41,272 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Massachusetts School of Law page.
UMass Dartmouth Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$17,065 $30,253$18,265
2023-2024$17,065$30,253$19,712
Change % 2023-2024--7.92%
2024-2025$17,065$30,253$21,274
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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-Dartmouth - 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 UMass Dartmouth. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $605 for Massachusetts residents and $1,294 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $683 for Massachusetts residents and $1,232 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$591$1,263
2023-2024$605$1,294
2024-2025$619$1,326
Graduate2022-2023$683$1,232
2023-2024$683$1,232
2024-2025$683$1,232
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-Dartmouth - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 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-Dartmouth and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth$15,208$31,750
University of Massachusetts-Amherst$17,357$39,293
University of Massachusetts-Lowell$16,570$35,396
University of Massachusetts-Boston$15,496$37,174
Bridgewater State University$11,389$17,529
Fitchburg State University$11,046$17,126

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

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UMass Dartmouth?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UMass Dartmouth is $62,858 for Massachusetts residents and $131,043 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$15,408$15,611$15,816$16,024$62,858
Out-of-State$32,149$32,554$32,963$33,377$131,043
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$15,611$15,816$16,024$16,235$63,685
Out-of-State$32,554$32,963$33,377$33,797$132,691
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$15,816$16,024$16,235$16,448$64,523
Out-of-State$32,963$33,377$33,797$34,222$134,359
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$16,024$16,235$16,448$16,664$65,371
Out-of-State$33,377$33,797$34,222$34,652$136,049
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$16,235$16,448$16,664$16,884$66,231
Out-of-State$33,797$34,222$34,652$35,088$137,760

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 $154,178 for Massachusetts residents and $222,362 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$37,186$38,075$38,935$39,819$154,178
Out-of-State$53,927$55,018$56,136$57,281$222,362
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$38,075$38,989$39,872$40,779$157,884
Out-of-State$55,018$56,136$57,281$58,455$226,890
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$38,989$39,928$40,835$41,766$161,693
Out-of-State$56,136$57,281$58,455$59,657$231,529
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$39,928$40,892$41,824$42,781$165,606
Out-of-State$57,281$58,455$59,657$60,890$236,284
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$40,892$41,884$42,840$43,823$169,627
Out-of-State$58,455$59,657$60,890$62,153$241,156

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 81% 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 $113,810 for Massachusetts residents and $181,994 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-Dartmouth.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$27,094$27,983$28,843$29,727$113,810
Out-of-State$43,835$44,926$46,044$47,189$181,994
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,983$28,897$29,780$30,687$117,516
Out-of-State$44,926$46,044$47,189$48,363$186,522
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,897$29,836$30,743$31,674$121,325
Out-of-State$46,044$47,189$48,363$49,565$191,161
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$29,836$30,800$31,732$32,689$125,238
Out-of-State$47,189$48,363$49,565$50,798$195,916
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$30,800$31,792$32,748$33,731$129,259
Out-of-State$48,363$49,565$50,798$52,061$200,788

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-Dartmouth.
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University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$15,208$1,400$19,712$31,750$1,400 $19,712
Graduate$17,065 $1,400$19,712$30,253 $1,400$19,712

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