Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
21,262 applied, 17,813 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does University of Massachusetts-Boston cost?
$22,548 a year in-state
Out of state: about $45,355 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $36,898.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$22,057
$30,000–$48,000
$20,837
$48,000–$75,000
$27,711
$75,000–$110,000
$30,258
over $110,000
$36,294
Sticker, in-state
$36,898
In-state, with aid
$22,548
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $39,365 a year, against $16,558 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $22,807 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
We haven't checked University of Massachusetts-Boston's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Find them on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Does University of Massachusetts-Boston need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked University of Massachusetts-Boston's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Massachusetts-Boston didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is University of Massachusetts-Boston's acceptance rate?
84% for fall 2024: 17,813 of 21,262 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Massachusetts-Boston?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1070 to 1290 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Boston cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $27,711 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $36,898.
How much does University of Massachusetts-Boston cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Massachusetts-Boston is $39,365 a year, against $16,558 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $22,548 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $22,807 tuition gap gives about $45,355 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Massachusetts-Boston's graduation rate?
51% of students finish within six years and 31% within four (IPEDS).
