University of Massachusetts Boston Boston Massachusetts

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$8,546
$8,837
$9,111
$10,611
16.5%
Out-of-state
$19,977
$20,656
$21,297
$22,797
7.0%
Books and supplies
$800
$800
$800
$800
0.0%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$7,500
$8,000
$8,500
$9,050
6.5%
Other
$2,340
$2,230
$2,270
$2,270
0.0%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$2,340
$2,230
$2,270
$2,270
0.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
Off Campus
$19,186
$19,867
$20,681
$22,731
9.9%
Off Campus with Family
$11,686
$11,867
$12,181
$13,681
12.3%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
Off Campus
$30,617
$31,686
$32,867
$34,917
6.2%
Off Campus with Family
$23,117
$23,686
$24,367
$25,867
6.2%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$40
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
6,060
2,573
3,487
Percent admitted
62%
60%
62%
Percent admitted who enrolled
26%
27%
26%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
 
Recommendations
X
 
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
924
94%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
430
550
SAT Math
460
570

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
5/1/1972 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) – Clinical training programs at the master’s, doctoral, and postgraduate levels
7/31/2003 –
Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
10/1/1993 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
4/20/2002 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
4/20/2002 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
10/20/2002 –
Accredited