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, estimated expenses for a typical full-time undergraduate resident non-nursing student are $74,086.
Standard Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition (General)
- Base Tuition: Full-time students taking 12 to 18 credits pay a flat rate of $24,154 per semester ($48,308 total for the academic year). If you enroll in more than 18 credits, you will be billed $1,510 per additional credit.
Full-Time Accelerated Programs (e.g., 3+1 Programs)
- Base Tuition: Students in accelerated programs pay a flat rate of $24,154 per semester ($48,308 total for the academic year), covering 12 to 22 credits. If you take more than 22 credits, you'll be charged $1,510 per extra credit.
Part-Time & Dix Tuition
- Per-Credit Billing: Part-time undergraduate and Dix program students pay $1,510 per credit each semester instead of a flat tuition fee.
Housing & Required Campus Fees
For a standard full-time student living on campus, these fees are billed each semester
- Housing and Meal Plan: $9,480 per semester ($18,960 total for the year).
- Health and Wellness Fee: $495 per semester ($990 total for the year).
- Activity Fee: $175 per semester ($350 total for the year). This mandatory fee supports student services and activities.
Conditional & Optional Fees
- Health Insurance ($5,478 total): Massachusetts law requires students enrolled in 9 or more credits to have health coverage. This annual fee is billed in the Fall semester but can be waived if you have comparable coverage.
- Simmons Direct Textbooks: Billed per credit to cover course materials — $24.50 per credit in Fall and $26.50 per credit in Spring. You can opt out if you prefer to purchase books independently.
- Study Abroad Fee: Charged at $1,450 per semester only if you participate in a study abroad program.
Overall Year-One Cost Summary
For a full-time residential student taking a standard course load with default health insurance:
- Fall 2026 Total: $39,782
- Spring 2027 Total: $34,304
- Full Academic Year Total: $74,086 (Note: Waiving health insurance reduces this total to $68,608 plus textbook costs based on your credit count).
Summer 2027 Rates
- Tuition: All undergraduate non-nursing summer courses are charged at $1,510 per credit.
- Housing: Summer housing is charged at a daily rate specified in your summer housing contract.
In 2026–2027, the estimated expenses for a typical full-time undergraduate resident student who is majoring in Nursing are $78,708.
Standard Full-Time Nursing Tuition
- Base Tuition: Full-time Nursing students taking between 12 and 18 credits pay a flat rate of $26,465 per semester ($52,930 total for the academic year). If you enroll in more than 18 credits in a single semester, you will be billed $1,654 per additional credit.
Part-Time & Dix Scholar Nursing Tuition
- Per-Credit Billing: Part-time undergraduate Nursing students and Dix program students pay $1,510 per credit each semester instead of a flat tuition fee.
Housing & Required Campus Fees
For a standard full-time student living on campus, these fees are billed each semester
- Housing and Meal Plan: $9,480 per semester ($18,960 total for the year).
- Health and Wellness Fee: $495 per semester ($990 total for the year).
- Activity Fee: $175 per semester ($350 total for the year). This mandatory fee supports student services and activities.
Conditional & Optional Fees
- Health Insurance ($5,478 total): Massachusetts law requires students enrolled in 9 or more credits to have health coverage. This annual fee is billed in the Fall semester but can be waived if you have comparable coverage.
- Simmons Direct Textbooks: Billed per credit to cover course materials — $24.50 per credit in Fall and $26.50 per credit in Spring. You can opt out if you prefer to purchase books independently.
- Study Abroad Fee: Charged at $1,450 per semester only if you participate in a study abroad program.
Overall Year-One Cost Summary
For a full-time residential student taking a standard course load with default health insurance:
- Fall 2026 Total: $39,782
- Spring 2027 Total: $34,304
- Full Academic Year Total: $74,086 (Note: Waiving health insurance reduces this total to $68,608 plus textbook costs based on your credit count).
Summer 2027 Rates
- Tuition: All undergraduate non-nursing summer courses are charged at $1,654 per credit.
- Housing: Summer housing is charged at a daily rate specified in your summer housing 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 |
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