Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $73,782 when living on campus and $73,008 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Williams College | $64,860 | $1,000 | $19,000 | - | |
| Simmons University | $45,538 | $1,280 | $19,654 | $19,654 | |
| Northeastern University | $63,141 | $1,000 | $20,590 | $20,590 | |
| Mount Holyoke College | $64,142 | $1,000 | $19,838 | $15,920 | |
| Boston Architectural College | $26,800 | $1,200 | - | $19,200 | |
| Berklee College of Music | $50,270 | $1,085 | $22,063 | $21,915 | |
| Average | $52,459 | $1,094 | $20,229 | $19,456 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $52,459 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Williams College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $64,860 and Boston Architectural College has the lowest tuition & fees of $26,800 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Williams College | $61,770 | $64,860 | ||
| Simmons University | $44,350 | $45,538 | ||
| Northeastern University | $60,192 | $63,141 | ||
| Mount Holyoke College | $58,498 | $64,142 | ||
| Boston Architectural College | $22,144 | $26,800 | ||
| Berklee College of Music | $48,330 | $50,270 | ||
| Average | $49,214 | $52,459 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $38,391 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.62% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Williams College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $64,540 and Boston Architectural College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $26,400.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Williams College | $61,775 | $64,540 | ||
| Simmons University | $27,314 | $28,662 | ||
| Northeastern University | $27,009 | $28,100 | ||
| Mount Holyoke College | $27,418 | $32,710 | ||
| Boston Architectural College | $26,220 | $26,400 | ||
| Berklee College of Music | $48,355 | $49,934 | ||
| Average | $36,349 | $38,391 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $20,229 when a student lives on campus and $19,456 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Williams College | $16,300 | $2,700 | - | - | - |
| Simmons University | $17,104 | $2,550 | $17,104 | $2,550 | - |
| Northeastern University | $18,790 | $1,800 | $18,790 | $1,800 | - |
| Mount Holyoke College | $18,838 | $1,000 | $14,920 | $1,000 | - |
| Boston Architectural College | - | - | $16,000 | $3,200 | - |
| Berklee College of Music | $19,440 | $2,623 | $19,440 | $2,475 | - |
| Average | $18,094 | $2,135 | $17,251 | $2,205 | - |