Massachusetts Colleges Cost of Attendance Statistics

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $55,335 when a student lives on campus and $52,758 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $9,180 for Massachusetts residents and $35,074 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $19,011 when a student lives on campus and $16,433 when living off campus.

For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Massachusetts colleges and universities is $9,180 for in-state students and $35,074 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 1.01% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Massachusetts colleges and universities is $16,815 for in-state students and $29,886 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 2.31% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2023-2024, the average books & supplies costs of Massachusetts colleges and universities is $1,251. The books & supplies costs are increased by 0.81% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of Massachusetts colleges and universities is $19,011 when a student lives on campus and $16,433 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 4.56% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 6.28% compared to the previous year.