Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $35,064 when living on campus and $32,123 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $46,159 when living on campus and $43,218 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 | ||
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $15,208 | $31,750 | $1,400 | $19,712 | $15,582 |
| Salem State University | $11,978 | $18,961 | $1,200 | $18,162 | $14,248 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | $27,700 | $40,476 | - | - | - |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $10,816 | $23,910 | $1,500 | $19,051 | - |
| Framingham State University | $11,630 | $17,710 | $1,200 | $16,164 | $16,164 |
| Average | $15,466 | $26,561 | $1,325 | $18,272 | $15,331 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,408 for in-state students and $23,083 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.43% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,750 and Framingham State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,710 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $14,854 | $30,992 | $15,208 | $31,750 |
| Salem State University | $11,978 | $18,961 | $11,978 | $18,961 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $10,634 | $24,522 | $10,816 | $23,910 |
| Framingham State University | $11,380 | $17,460 | $11,630 | $17,710 |
| Average | $12,212 | $22,984 | $12,408 | $23,083 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,168 for state residents and $22,957 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $39,163 and Massachusetts Maritime Academy has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $2,710.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $17,065 | $30,253 | $17,065 | $30,253 |
| Salem State University | $9,088 | $10,747 | $9,088 | $10,747 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | $26,765 | $39,109 | $27,700 | $40,476 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $19,984 | $19,984 | - | $19,984 |
| Framingham State University | $12,090 | $17,460 | $10,820 | $13,325 |
| Average | $16,998 | $23,511 | $16,168 | $22,957 |
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 $18,272 when a student lives on campus and $15,331 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $17,940 | $1,772 | $12,810 | $2,772 | - |
| Salem State University | $16,378 | $1,784 | $10,588 | $3,660 | - |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | - | - | - | - | - |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $14,526 | $4,525 | - | - | - |
| Framingham State University | $13,784 | $2,380 | $13,784 | $2,380 | - |
| Average | $15,657 | $2,615 | $12,394 | $2,937 | - |