Tuition & Fees for Undergraduate Students
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View an estimate of the total costs of one year, including tuition, mandatory fees, housing and food, books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses.
In 2026-2027, the estimated expenses for a typical full-time undergraduate resident student who is a non-nursing major are $74,086. If you are a Dix Scholar, your cost will be dependent on how many courses you take. For a Dix Scholar, your costs will be listed in brackets.
| Fee Type | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Non-Nursing Full-time Tuition Students are charged the flat rate of $24,154 for 12-18 credits. Students enrolled in more than 18 credits will be charged $1,510 per credit in addition to the flat rate. | $24,154 | $24,154 | $48,308 |
| Undergraduate Non-Nursing Full-time Accelerated Programs (3+1, etc.) Students are charged the flat rate of $24,154 for 12-22 credits. Students enrolled in more than 22 credits will be charged $1,510 per credit in addition to the flat rate. | $24,154 | $24,154 | $48,308 |
| [Part-time Undergraduate / Dix Tuition] | $1,510 per credit | $1,510 per credit | — |
| Undergraduate Housing and Meal Plan | $9,480 | $9,480 | $18,960 |
| Activity Fee (1) TBD | $175 | $175 | $350 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $495 | $495 | $990 |
| Health Insurance (2) | $5,478 | — | $5,478 |
| Study Abroad Fee (3) | $1,450 | $1,450 | — |
| Simmons Direct Textbooks (4) | $24.50 per credit | $26.50 per credit | — |
| Undergraduate (Non-Nursing) Total | $39,782 | $34,304 | $74,086 |
(1) This mandatory fee serves as general financial support for student services and activities, and does not establish any right to engage in any specific activity or receive any specific service on campus or in-person.
(2) Student Health Insurance is charged once per year to any student enrolled at least ¾ time (9 or more credits ) per MA state law. You can submit a waiver if you have your own, comparable insurance. The waiver must be completed once a year by the deadline. Learn more about Student Health Insurance.
(3) If studying abroad for a particular semester.
(4) All undergraduate students are charged $24.50 per credit for Fall and $26.50 for Spring for the Simmons Direct Textbook program. You can opt out if you choose to purchase books yourself. To opt out or get more information, visit the Simmons Direct Textbook website.
| Summer 2027 | |
|---|---|
| All Undergraduate Non-Nursing Tuition | $1,510 per credit |
| Housing | Daily rate based on contract. |
In 2026-2027, the estimated expenses for a typical full-time undergraduate resident student who is majoring in Nursing are $78,708.00. If you are a Dix Scholar, your cost will be dependent on how many courses you take. For a Dix Scholar, your costs will be listed in brackets.
| Fee Type | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Nursing Full-time Tuition Students are charged the flat rate of $26,465 for 12-18 credits. Students enrolled in more than 18 credits will be charged $1,654 per credit in addition to the flat rate. | $26,465 | $26,465 | $52,930 |
| [Part-time Undergraduate / Dix Tuition] | $1,654 per credit | $1,654 per credit | — |
| Undergraduate Room/Board | $9,480 | $9,480 | $18,960 |
| Activity Fee (1) TBD | $175 | $175 | $350 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $495 | $495 | $990 |
| Health Insurance (2) | $5,478 | — | $5,478 |
| Study Abroad Fee (3) | $1,450 | $1,450 | — |
| Simmons Direct Textbooks (4) | $24.50 per credit | $26.50 per credit | — |
| Undergraduate (Nursing) Total | $42,093 | $36,615 | $78,708 |
(1) This mandatory fee serves as general financial support for student services and activities, and does not establish any right to engage in any specific activity or receive any specific service on campus or in-person.
(2) Student Health Insurance is charged once per year to any student enrolled at least ¾ time (9 or more credits) per MA state law. You can submit a waiver if you have your own, comparable insurance. The waiver must be completed once a year by the deadline. Learn more about Student Health Insurance.
(3) If studying abroad for a particular semester.
(4) All undergraduate students are charged $24.50 per credit for Fall and $26.50 for Spring for the Simmons Direct Textbook program. You can opt out if you choose to purchase books yourself. To opt out or get more information, visit the Simmons Direct Textbook website.
| Summer 2027 | |
|---|---|
| All Undergraduate Nursing Tuition | $1,654 per credit |
| Housing | Daily rate based on contract. |
In 2025-2026, the estimated expenses for a typical full-time undergraduate resident student who is a non-nursing major are $71,337. If you are a Dix Scholar, your cost will be dependent on how many courses you take. For a Dix Scholar, your costs will be listed in brackets.
| Fee Type | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Non-Nursing Full-time Tuition Students are charged the flat rate of $23,450 for 12-18 credits. Students enrolled in more than 18 credits will be charged $1,466 per credit in addition to the flat rate. | $23,450 | $23,450 | $46,900 |
| Undergraduate Non-Nursing Full-time Accelerated Programs (3+1, etc.) Students are charged the flat rate of $23,450 for 12-22 credits. Students enrolled in more than 22 credits will be charged $1,466 per credit in addition to the flat rate. | $23,450 | $23,450 | $46,900 |
| [Part-time Undergraduate / Dix Tuition] | $1,466 per credit | $1,466 per credit | — |
| Undergraduate Housing and Meal Plan | $9,073 | $9,073 | $18,146 |
| Activity Fee(1) | $175 | $175 | $350 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $495 | $495 | $990 |
| Health Insurance(2) | $4,951 | — | $4,951 |
| Study Abroad Fee(3) | $1,408 | $1,408 | — |
| Simmons Direct Textbooks(4) | $22.50 per credit | $22.50 per credit | — |
| Undergraduate (Non-Nursing) Total | $38,144 | $33,193 | $71,337 |
(1)This mandatory fee serves as general financial support for student services and activities, and does not establish any right to engage in any specific activity or receive any specific service on campus or in-person.
(2)Student Health Insurance is charged once per year to any student enrolled at least ¾ time (9 or more credits ) per MA state law. You can submit a waiver if you have your own, comparable insurance. The waiver must be completed once a year by the deadline. Learn more about Student Health Insurance.
(3)If studying abroad for a particular semester.
(4)All undergraduate students are charged $22.50 per credit for the Simmons Direct Textbook program. You can opt out if you choose to purchase books yourself. To opt out or get more information, visit the Simmons Direct Textbook website.
| Summer 2026 | |
|---|---|
| All Undergraduate Non-Nursing Tuition | $1,466 per credit |
| Room and Board | TBD |
In 2025-2026, the estimated expenses for a typical full-time undergraduate resident student who is majoring in Nursing are $75,825.00. If you are a Dix Scholar, your cost will be dependent on how many courses you take. For a Dix Scholar, your costs will be listed in brackets.
| Fee Type | Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Nursing Full-time Tuition Students are charged the flat rate of $25,694 for 12-18 credits. Students enrolled in more than 18 credits will be charged $1,606 per credit in addition to the flat rate. | $25,694 | $25,694 | $51,388 |
| [Part-time Undergraduate / Dix Tuition] | $1,606 per credit | $1,606 per credit | - |
| Undergraduate Housing and Meal Plan | $9,073 | $9,073 | $18,146 |
| Activity Fee(1) | $175 | $175 | $350 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $495 | $495 | $990 |
| Health Insurance(2) | $4,951 | - | $4,951 |
| Study Abroad Fee(3) | $1,408 | $1,408 | - |
| Simmons Direct Textbooks(4) | $22.50 per credit | $22.50 per credit | - |
| Undergraduate (Nursing) Total | $40,388 | $35,437 | $75,825 |
(1) This mandatory fee serves as general financial support for student services and activities, and does not establish any right to engage in any specific activity or receive any specific service on campus or in-person.
(2) Student Health Insurance is charged once per year to any student enrolled at least ¾ time (9 or more credits) per MA state law. You can submit a waiver if you have your own, comparable insurance. The waiver must be completed once a year by the deadline. Learn more about Student Health Insurance.
(3) If studying abroad for a particular semester.
(4) All undergraduate students are charged $22.50 per credit for the Simmons Direct Textbook program. You can opt out if you choose to purchase books yourself. To opt out or get more information, visit the Simmons Direct Textbook website.
| Summer 2026 | |
|---|---|
| All Undergraduate Nursing Tuition | $1,606 per credit |
| Housing | Daily rate based on contract |
Learn more about tuition and financial aid for the undergraduate online degree completion program, geared toward adult leaders and transfer students.
Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester.
| Tuition (Non-Nursing) | $500 |
|---|---|
| Tuition (Nursing) | $500 |
Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026
Tuition is calculated on a per credit basis each semester.
| Tuition (Non-Nursing) | $500 |
|---|---|
| Tuition (Nursing) | $500 |
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