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Boston, MA · North Dartmouth, MA
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $17,707/yr | $20,927/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $14,070/yr | $15,976/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,974 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,558/yr | $16,042/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,663/yr | $17,530/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,885/yr | $22,273/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $25,571/yr | $28,147/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $233/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $19,128/yr | $18,566/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,179/yr | $13,270/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,400/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,994/yr | $1,772/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $30,544/yr | $33,485/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $15,908/yr | $15,612/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $38,125/yr | $32,567/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 42% | 37% |
| Students taking federal loans | 51% | 64% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 84% | 91% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1070–1290 | 1050–1270 |
| SAT average | 1194 | 1182 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 22–29 | 26–30 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–31 · Math 19–26 | English 24–33 · Math 24–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 20,918 | 9,794 |
| Students accepted | 17,353 | 9,026 |
| Students who enrolled | 2,463 | 1,376 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 28% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 1% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Required |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 49% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 70% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $65,865/yr | $68,804/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,650–$101,088 | $41,246–$91,962 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 56% | 57% |
| White students graduating | 54% | 57% |
| Black students graduating | 46% | 48% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 44% | 39% |
| Asian students graduating | 55% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $53,521/yr | $51,475/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 33% | 38% |
| Pell students who graduate | 50% | 45% |
| First-gen students who finish | 51% | 54% |
| Low-income students who finish | 49% | 50% |
| Students who transfer out | 27% | 29% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $64,922/yr | $59,968/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Health Professions 15% · Psychology 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Health Professions 19% · Social Sciences 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 15% of degrees | Health Professions — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Social Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 10% of degrees | Engineering — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $111,431/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $80,528/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 23% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 11,512 | 5,221 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 16 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 3,437 | 2,237 |
| Average professor pay | $12,724/mo | $12,795/mo |
| Full-time professors | 60% | 68% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $31,247 | $49,154 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (midsize) |
| Location | Boston, MA | North Dartmouth, MA |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1964 | 1895 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 6.7% | 1.7% |
| Men | 45% | 48% |
| Women | 55% | 52% |
| White students | 30% | 55% |
| Black students | 18% | 19% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 21% | 14% |
| Asian students | 16% | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Other / not reported | 3.9% | 1.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 43% | 35% |
| Part-time students | 15% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 16% | 14% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $19,582/yr | $16,600/yr |
| Endowment | $171.3M | $118.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,102 | 3,190 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $11,332/yr | $10,730/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,180/yr | $6,130/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 374 | 414 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $6.1M | $5.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.6M | $6.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $57,428 | $46,963 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.