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Massachusetts Colleges

Costs of Attendance

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average cost of attendance (COA) of Massachusetts Colleges is $59,901 for undergraduate schools and $51,201 for graduate schools. The following table and chart illustrate costs of attendance including tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by degree offering and residence type.
Costs of Attendance (2023-2024)
Massachusetts Colleges
Tuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateOn-CampusOff-Campus
Undergraduate$9,180$39,573 $1,212$19,115$16,383
Graduate$16,815$30,873 $1,212$19,115$16,383
[CHART#1] Costs of Attendance for Massachusetts Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Massachusetts Colleges is $9,180 for in-state students and $39,573 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
Massachusetts Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average$9,180- $36,217$3,357
Public Schools$9,180- $17,548-
4 Years or High$13,192- $25,917-
2-4 Years$5,703- $10,748-
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-- $43,951$3,357
4 Years or High-- $46,214$3,357
2-4 Years-- $18,517-
Less Than 2 Years-- $8,559-
[CHART#2] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Massachusetts Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Massachusetts Colleges is $16,815 for in-state students and $30,873 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate tuition and fees by school controls and levels.
Graduate Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)
Massachusetts Colleges
In-StateOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
Average Costs$14,098$2,717$29,004$1,869
Public Schools$14,098$2,717$15,647$4,636
Private Schools--$32,467$897
[CHART#3] Graduate Tuition & Fees for Massachusetts Colleges

Room & Board, Other Living Costs

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average On-campus living costs of Massachusetts Colleges is $19,115 and off-campus living costs is $16,383. The following table and chart illustrate living costs and other expenses by school controls and levels.
Room & Board, Other Living Costs (2023-2024)
Massachusetts Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpensesRoom & BoardOther Expenses
Average$16,796$2,319$13,500$2,883
Public Schools$15,261$2,286 $11,438$3,415
4 Years or High$15,261$2,286 $12,261$2,635
2-4 Years-- $10,821$3,999
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools$17,173$2,327 $14,495$2,627
4 Years or High$17,173$2,327 $14,796$2,509
2-4 Years-- $11,019$4,366
Less Than 2 Years-- $8,676$3,780
[CHART#4] Room & Board, Other Living Costs for Massachusetts Colleges

Tuition per Credit Hours

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate costs per credit hour of Massachusetts Colleges is $284 for in-state students and $1,099 for out-of-state students. For graduate schools, the cost per credit hour is $796 for in-state students and $1,198 for out-of-state students. The following table and chart illustrate the average costs credit per hour by school controls and levels.
Tuition per Credit Hours (2023-2024)
Massachusetts Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Average$284$1,099 $796$1,198
Public Schools$284$579 $796$927
4 Years or High$424$829 $796$927
2-4 Years$163$375 --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
Private Schools-$1,351 -$1,269
4 Years or High-$1,392 -$1,269
2-4 Years-$577 --
Less Than 2 Years-- --
2-4 years and less than 2 years colleges do not offer graduate programs or not report its costs.
[CHART#5] Tuition per Credit Hours for Massachusetts Colleges