Number Received Financial Aid (All Undergraduate)
11,998
Percent Received Financial Aid(All Undergraduate)
98%
Average Aid Amount
$8,917
Number Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
2,153
Percent Received Financial Aid (Freshmen)
99%
Financial Aid Information at Massachusetts-Boston
For the academic year 2021-2022, a total of 11,998 students (98% of undergraduate students) received one or more financial aid including grants, scholarships, and/or student loans. The average financial aid amount is $8,917. For freshmen (Full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students), 2,153 students (99% of enrolled students) received financial aid.
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Massachusetts-Boston is $15,496 for Massachusetts residents and $37,174 for out-of-state students, for reference.
All Undergraduate Students Financial Aid
For the academic year 2021-2022, a total of 11,998 students (98% of all students) have received grants or scholarships and the average received aid amount is $8,917. It includes federal, state, local, institutional, or other sources of grant aid. The following table describes the financial aid statistics by aid types at University of Massachusetts-Boston for all undergraduate students.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal, state, local, institutional or other grant aid | 11,998 | 98% | $8,917 |
| Pell Grants | 5,212 | 42% | $4,792 |
| Federal Student Loans | 6,336 | 52% | $6,644 |
Beginning Students Financial Aid
a total of 2,153 beginning students (99% of all freshmen) have received any financial aid and 2,153 students (99% of all freshmen) awarded any student loans. The headcount includes the number of full-time, first-time degree-seeking beginning undergraduate students. The below table shows the number and amount by the source of financial aid at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | Percent Receiving Aid | Average Amount of Aid Received |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Student Financial Aid | 2,153 | 99% | - |
| Grants or Scholarship from All Sources | 2,149 | 99% | $11,104 |
| Federal Grants | 1,925 | 88% | $3,208 |
| Pell Grants | 1,147 | 53% | $4,902 |
| Other Federal Grants | 778 | 36% | $712 |
| State/Local Grants | 1,064 | 49% | $2,421 |
| Institutional Grants | 1,863 | 85% | $8,111 |
| Student Loans | 1,314 | 60% | $6,746 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1,299 | 60% | $4,920 |
| Other Student Loans | 164 | 8% | $15,084 |
Student Headcounts by Tuition Rates
For academic year 2021-2022, total 1,794 have paid in-state tuition rates (82% of undergraduate students) and 385 students (18%) have paid the tuition & fee based on out-of-state rates at University of Massachusetts-Boston.
| Type of Tuition Rate | Number of Students | Percent | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State Rate | 1,794 | 82% | $15,496 |
| Out-of-State Rate | 385 | 18% | $37,174 |
Students Headcount by Living Status
For academic year 2021-2022, total 1,605 full-time beginning students have enrolled and attended University of Massachusetts-Boston. Among them, 791 students have lived on campus and 189 students lived off campus (without family). The following table shows the students count by living status and years.
| Living Status | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living On-Campus | 763 | 873 | 791 |
| Living Off-Campus with Family | 557 | 586 | 591 |
| Living Off-Campus without Family | 176 | 210 | 189 |
Grants and Scholarship Aid By Income Level (Paying In-State Tuition)
The following table shows number of students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded any grant/scholarship by income level for academic year 2021-2022 . The sources of grants and scholarship aid are the federal government, state/local government, or the institution.
| Income Level | Number of Students | Number of Students Awarded | Total Amount Aid Awarded | Average Amount Aid Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All level | 1,529 | 1,421 | $17,283,532 | $11,304 |
| $0 - $30,000 | 480 | 480 | $7,602,787 | $15,839 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | 243 | 243 | $3,568,979 | $14,687 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | 295 | 293 | $3,545,860 | $12,020 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | 196 | 181 | $1,215,062 | $6,199 |
| $110,001 or more | 315 | 224 | $1,350,844 | $4,288 |
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