International Cost of Attendance
Calculate your Cost of Attendance (COA)
Choosing which college to attend is a big decision, and we want to help you make an informed decision. Affording college means being able to pay for your Direct Costs and budgeting for your Indirect Costs.
- Direct Costs = billable costs like tuition and fees, and housing and meal plans for students living on campus
- Indirect Costs = anticipated expenses like books, transportation, and personal expenses
Combined, these two costs total your anticipated Cost of Attendance (COA).
Current costs for 2024-2025
Note: Final costs for Fall 2025 will be determined by the UMass Board of Trustees by July 2025. In the meantime, these charts will help you estimate what it will cost you to attend UMass Dartmouth.
Direct costs: full-time, undergraduate international student
| Live with parent | Off-campus housing | On-campus housing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,852 | $31,852 | $31,852 |
| Fees | $715 | $715 | $715 |
| Housing | $0 | $0 | $12,260 |
| Food | $0 | $0 | $6,306 |
| Total direct costs | $32,567 | $32,567 | $51,113 |
Indirect costs: full-time, undergraduate international student
Dependent
| Live w/parent | Off-campus housing | On-campus housing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Loan fees | $72 | $72 | $72 |
| Transportation | $1,500 | $1,500 | $500 |
| Housing | $930 | $6,726 | $0 |
| Food | $740 | $3,180 | $0 |
| Misc/personal | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total indirect costs | $5,842 | $14,078 | $3,172 |
Independent
| Live w/parent | Off-campus housing | On-campus housing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Loan fees | $72 | $72 | $72 |
| Transportation | $1,500 | $1,500 | $500 |
| Housing | $930 | $10,090 | $0 |
| Food | $740 | $3,180 | $0 |
| Misc/personal | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total indirect costs | $5,842 | $17,442 | $3,172 |
Cost of attendance example
Mary is an independent, international student who plans to live on campus.
| Cost | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mary's Direct Costs | $51,113 |
| Mary's Indirect Costs | $3,172 |
| Total anticipated Cost of Attendance (COA) | $54,285 |
Calculating your balance due
Example: Mary received awards. Mary has estimated that she will need to pay $12,604 by subtracting her total anticipated awards from the total direct costs.
Direct costs: $54,285 - Anticipated Awards (below): $15,500 = Total Balance due: $38,785
| Anticipated awards | Fall | Spring | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMassD Admissions award | $1,250 | $1,250 | $2,500 |
| International scholarship | $3,750 | $3,750 | $7,500 |
| Global award | $2,750 | $2,750 | $5,500 |
| Total | $15,500 |
Financing your education
Private loan
International students are not eligible for federal or state aid, however, they can apply for a private student loan. Most lenders will require that an international student have a co-borrower that is either a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. A list of our preferred Private Lenders can be found at ELMselect.com, but please note you can choose any lender that meets your criteria. We suggest that you contact potential lenders prior to applying to confirm the requirements for international students or reach out to lenders from your local bank in your home country.
Payment plan
UMassD offers an interest-free monthly payment plan to pay your term bill. The Plan offers a maximum of five payments per term, due August–December and January–May. To learn about the monthly payment plan, visit the Bursar's Office, or call the Student Service Center at 508.999.8857.
Student employment
Help finance your education with on campus employment opportunities. International students are allowed to work on campus for 20 hours per week during academic semester and 40 hours during Summer, Winter, and Spring Breaks. Minimum hourly earning is about $15 per hour.
Next steps
- Calculate your total Cost of Attendance and discuss with your family/sponsor.
- Pay your enrollment deposit and housing deposit if plan to live on campus. Enrollment deposit is refundable by May 1.
- Prepare bank statement(s) or financial proof with a minimum balance of $53,000 less the merit award amount you may receive. Submit the Affidavit of Support, Declaration of Finance form, along with the passport page to your application portal.
- Receive the I-20 in your UMassD email account and schedule a visa interview.
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