by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Massachusetts-Lowell, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts-Lowell amounted to $16,966 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $36,264. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees added up to $720 in-state and $720 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,246 | $35,544 |
| Fees | $720 | $720 |
| Total | $16,966 | $36,264 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does University of Massachusetts-Lowell cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Massachusetts-Lowell costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of Massachusetts-Lowell comes in higher than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the University of Massachusetts-Lowell Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at University of Massachusetts-Lowell has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,078 | $33,004 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,462 | $33,830 |
| One Year Ago | $15,850 | $34,676 |
| Most Recent Year | $16,246 | $35,544 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at UMass Lowell has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 2.5%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $37,171 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.62%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $17,411. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.55%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $37,189.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $17,411 | $37,189 |
| In 2 Years | $17,867 | $38,137 |
| In 3 Years | $18,335 | $39,110 |
| In 4 Years | $18,816 | $40,107 |
| In 5 Years | $19,309 | $41,130 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $154,543, or close to $72,429 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, go to the University of Massachusetts-Lowell Financial Aid page.
