Tuition & net price

How much does University of Massachusetts at Lowell cost?

Published tuition is $16,966 in-state and $36,264 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $30,786 a year. After aid, families pay between $9,943 and $26,139 depending on income.

In-state tuition$16,966before aid
Out-of-state$36,264before aid
Lowest net price$9,943families under $30k
Highest net price$26,139families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $9,943 32%
$30,001–$48,000 $10,199 33%
$48,001–$75,000 $12,141 39%
$75,001–$110,000 $16,460 53%
Over $110,000 $26,139 85%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
30%
Take federal loans
53%
Typical repayment
$251/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Massachusetts.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
University of Massachusetts Boston $15,908 $38,125 $30,544 $14,070
Lesley University $34,256 $34,256 $51,538 $24,799
University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth $15,612 $32,567 $33,485 $15,976
University of Massachusetts Amherst $17,772 $40,449 $34,549 $10,164
Wentworth Institute of Technology $42,884 $42,884 $61,096 $27,018
American International College $44,230 $44,230 $59,270 $24,437

University of Massachusetts at Lowell costs: common questions

How much is tuition at University of Massachusetts at Lowell?
Published tuition is $16,966 for in-state students and $36,264 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does University of Massachusetts at Lowell actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $9,943 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $26,139.
What is the total cost of attendance at University of Massachusetts at Lowell?
$30,786 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is University of Massachusetts at Lowell worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $64,874 ten years after starting, against $23,704 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.