UMass Boston

Base Tuition
Base tuition is included with course descriptions showing fees for non-degree/non-matriculated Massachusetts residents. They are typically calculated on a per–credit basis, as follows:

Undergraduate (per credit)
• MA Resident: $661.19
• Out-of-State (MA)/International: $1,586.89

Graduate (per credit)
• MA Resident: $852.34
• Out-of-State (MA)/International: $1,639.69

In some cases, a course fee may be calculated differently because of special costs or a subsidy.

Fees
Lab fees
Lab fees must be paid for certain courses, as indicated in the course descriptions.

Service Fees
The following fees are paid only by students to whom the specified conditions apply:
• Records Fee: $10
• Return Check Fee: $30
• Non-Matriculated Transcript Fee: $10

Other Fees
Certain mandatory fees are paid only by undergraduate and graduate students matriculated or seeking to matriculate in a UMass Boston degree or certificate program. Please visit the Bursar’s website (under ‘Other Fee Information’) for a detailed breakout and explanation of these fees.

Winter Term 2025 fees for guest students (non-degree/non-matriculated) are detailed below. UMass Boston students, please visit the Bursar's website for tuition & fees information.

Tuition*
Course fees are included with course descriptions. These fees are typically calculated on a per–credit basis, as follows:

Undergraduate
Guest Student (non-matriculated)

• MA Resident: $466 per credit
• Non-Resident: $1,143 per credit

Current Student (matriculated)

• MA Resident: $528 per credit
• New England Regional: $924 per credit
• Non-Resident: $1,143 per credit

Graduate
Guest & Current Students

• Resident: $807 per credit
• New England Regional: $1,412 per credit
• Non-Resident: $1,575 per credit

Fees*
A $10 per credit registration service fee will be added your your e-bill. Some lab courses require additional fees — check specific course listings for details. For courses that require you to provide records, a records fee of $10 may apply. The returned check fee is $28.

Other Fees
Certain mandatory fees are paid only by undergraduate and graduate students matriculated or seeking to matriculate in a UMass Boston degree or certificate program. Please visit the Bursar’s website for a detailed breakout and explanation of these fees.

* Please note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.