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University of Massachusetts Boston
Tuition, Costs, & Financial Aid Information
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Overview
Admissions
Financials
Academic
Campus Life
Students
In-state
Out-of-state
Cost of Attendance :
$34,237
No Payment Plans Available
Tuition & Fees :
$14,613
Room & Board :
$16,902
Books & Supplies :
$800
Other Expenses :
$1,922
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Application Process
Application Deadline
February 15
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning December 15
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost
FAFSA, Code is 002222
Free
Profile of 2018-19 Financial Aid
Profile of 2018-19 Financial Aid
Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
1,992 (87.4% of) freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
1,728 (86.7% of) applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,691 (97.9% of) applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
285 (16.9% of) aid recipients%
Average Percent of Need Met
80%
Average Award
$18,300
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,590 (94.0% of) aid recipients, average amount $12,281
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,557 (92.1% of) aid recipients, average amount $4,376
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 63 (3.7% of) aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 63 (3.7% of) aid recipients
206 (9.0% of) freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,248
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
7,618 (77.0% of) undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
6,834 (89.7% of) applicants
Received Financial Aid
6,629 (97.0% of) applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,273 (19.2% of) aid recipients%
Average Percent of Need Met
83%
Average Award
$17,239
Need-Based Gift
Received by 6,184 (93.3% of) aid recipients, average amount $10,586
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 6,265 (94.5% of) aid recipients, average amount $5,063
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 178 (2.7% of) aid recipients
711 (7.2% of) undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,929
All Undergraduates
2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
54%
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$25,645
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
TEACH Grants
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Military Science
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Leadership
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Adult Students
Children of Faculty/Staff
Children of Union Members/Company Employees
First-Generation College Students
Local/State Students
Out-of-State Students
Veterans
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported