UMass Dartmouth 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,408

Cost of attendance at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,153

Cost of attendance at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth was $21,708. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UMass Dartmouth

UMass Dartmouth net price calculator

$21,708

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Massachusetts's average	$17,351
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UMass Dartmouth for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$21,708	$1,096 (5%)	$16,996	$19,414	$21,238	$23,516	$24,690
2021	$20,612	$1,950 (10%)	$15,689	$17,104	$20,074	$23,759	$24,834
2020	$18,662	$510 (3%)	$13,925	$15,219	$18,658	$22,216	$23,915
2019	$18,152	$32	$14,531	$16,033	$18,141	$23,143	$25,791
2018	$18,184	$1,286 (8%)	$13,752	$15,478	$17,461	$22,535	$25,097
2017	$16,898	$1,409 (9%)	$12,965	$13,747	$16,982	$21,467	$23,769
2016	$15,489	$666 (4%)	$10,909	$12,305	$16,313	$20,588	$22,929
2015	$14,823	$895 (6%)	$10,248	$11,657	$15,408	$19,282	$21,710
2014	$15,718	--	$11,896	$13,829	$16,156	$20,262	$22,262

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$27,680	No change	$14,408	$12,072	$1,200
2021	$27,680	$50	$14,408	$12,072	$1,200
2020	$27,630	$437 (2%)	$14,358	$12,072	$1,200
2019	$27,193	$350 (1%)	$13,921	$12,072	$1,200
2018	$26,843	$383 (1%)	$13,571	$12,072	$1,200
2017	$26,460	$600 (2%)	$13,188	$12,072	$1,200
2016	$25,860	$909 (4%)	$12,588	$12,072	$1,200
2015	$24,951	$4	$11,681	$12,070	$1,200
2014	$24,947	$190	$11,681	$12,066	$1,200
2013	$25,137	--	$11,681	$12,256	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UMass Dartmouth provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 4,016 dormitories available to its students at $10,107 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UMass Dartmouth is $1,123 per month.
Does UMass Dartmouth provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UMass Dartmouth for one academic year is $5,778, which works out to $642 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UMass Dartmouth estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UMass Dartmouth estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,572

If living off-campus, with family: $3,572

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,072
How much is UMass Dartmouth application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UMass Dartmouth offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$576	$683
For out-of-state students	$1,232	$1,232

Housing and Meal

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,778	$10,107	N/A	0	4,016
2021	$5,583	$10,094	N/A	0	4,016
2020	$5,034	$9,030	N/A	0	4,018
2019	$4,982	$8,600	N/A	0	4,018
2018	$4,746	$8,191	N/A	0	4,494
2017	$4,519	$7,951	N/A	0	4,494
2016	$4,013	$7,609	N/A	19	4,494

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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