University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's published cost of attendance is $33,485. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $33,485 |
| Tuition and Fees | $32,567 |
| Room and Board | $18,566 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,558 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $20,927 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,976 |
| $30–48k | $16,042 |
| $48–75k | $17,530 |
| $75–110k | $22,273 |
| $110k+ | $28,147 |
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth's published cost of attendance is $33,485. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $15,976; middle-income families pay around $17,530; higher-income families pay approximately $28,147. Azimuth ranks University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth #785 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. UMass Dartmouth's aid structure is need-based, with federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs available. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA. The difference between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to making attendance affordable across income levels, though the actual aid package depends on individual circumstances and demonstrated financial need. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,757; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $69,251, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $54,900, placing University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the 82nd percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 1,007 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 60th percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent returns relative to Massachusetts's no-degree earnings baseline of $37,000, the state median for working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential. The earnings pattern at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is anchored by its dominant concentration in business, management, marketing, and related support services, which drives a substantial share of graduate outcomes. Among the most-enrolled programs, business/commerce graduates 1,000 students with median earnings of $55,000 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program 1,000 among nonprofit four-year institutions. Psychology and criminal justice/safety studies round out the high-enrollment tier, with graduates earning $41,000 and $50,000 respectively four years after enrollment. On the higher-earning end, electrical and electronics engineering and computer science deliver stronger early-career pay, with Azimuth ranking electrical and electronics engineering 500 and computer science 600 among nonprofit four-year institutions for median earnings four years after enrollment. The program mix — led by business, management, marketing, and related support services at 30% of graduates, followed by health professions and related programs at 15% and engineering at 10% — reflects a career-oriented portfolio aligned with southeastern Massachusetts's professional labor market.
