Cost of Living: Location: Dartmouth, MA Includes books and living expenses $24,758 The average rate of increase for resident tuition & fees at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth over the last 5 years is 3.07% per year. The average rate of increase for non-resident tuition & fees at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth over the last 5 years is 2.87% per year. 8.1% Paid Full Price In 2016-17