University of Massachusetts-Boston
- Public
- Research university
University of Massachusetts-Boston: international tuition 38,125 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 52,761 USD, acceptance rate 83.8%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
A first-year international student from Vietnam may be eligible for the merit-based International Student Scholarships, worth USD 4,000–10,000 and renewable for up to four years. Need-based aid, need-blind admission, and a separate international aid form are not confirmed in the provided pages.
Getting in. The school admits 83.8% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 540–650, Math 540–650, ACT 24–29. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 52,761 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/11. You apply through UMass Boston Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Massachusetts-Boston?
International tuition is 38,125 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 52,761 USD.
Does University of Massachusetts-Boston offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. A first-year international student from Vietnam may be eligible for the merit-based International Student Scholarships, worth USD 4,000–10,000 and renewable for up to four years. Need-based aid, need-blind admission, and a separate international aid form are not confirmed in the provided pages.
What English scores does University of Massachusetts-Boston require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston?
The acceptance rate is 83.8%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearUnclear: the university says merit review is automatic from the admission application, but does not explicitly confirm this process for international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearUnclear: no information says whether an international applicant’s ability to pay is considered in admission decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearUnclear: no instructions mention a CSS Profile or a separate financial-aid form for international students.
Scholarships at this school
International Student ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Financial aid dates (first year)
- 01/03Priority filing date
- 01/03Priority filing date
Forms international students file for aid
- Institution's own aid form
U.S. student figures2022–23Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- SATACTiSAT/ACT is optional, but proof of English proficiency may still be required.Optional
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Fall: Early Action I (EA)Applicationabout17days
- Spring SemesterApplication+61 days
- Fall: Early Action II (EA)Application+78 days
- Fall: Regular Decision (RD)Application+123 days
- Refund deadline for New Student Deposit and Housing Reservation FeeDeposit+198 days
AP credit by subject
45 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Classes by size
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data