Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,495 when living on campus and $31,276 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,852 when living on campus and $38,632 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 | ||
| Westfield State University | $11,882 | $17,962 | $1,140 | $16,674 | $17,417 |
| Salem State University | $11,978 | $18,961 | $1,200 | $18,162 | $14,248 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | $27,700 | $40,476 | - | - | - |
| Framingham State University | $11,630 | $17,710 | $1,200 | $16,164 | $16,164 |
| Fitchburg State University | $11,046 | $17,126 | $1,500 | $16,325 | $12,900 |
| Bridgewater State University | $11,389 | $17,529 | $1,000 | $17,756 | $18,256 |
| Average | $14,271 | $21,627 | $1,208 | $17,016 | $15,797 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,585 for in-state students and $17,858 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.24% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Salem State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $18,961 and Fitchburg State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,126 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Westfield State University | $11,500 | $17,580 | $11,882 | $17,962 |
| Salem State University | $11,978 | $18,961 | $11,978 | $18,961 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Framingham State University | $11,380 | $17,460 | $11,630 | $17,710 |
| Fitchburg State University | $10,921 | $17,001 | $11,046 | $17,126 |
| Bridgewater State University | $11,051 | $17,191 | $11,389 | $17,529 |
| Average | $11,366 | $17,639 | $11,585 | $17,858 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,869 for state residents and $14,683 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.83% 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 Bridgewater State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $1,260.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Westfield State University | $6,475 | $6,475 | - | $8,262 |
| 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 |
| Framingham State University | $12,090 | $17,460 | $10,820 | $13,325 |
| Fitchburg State University | $6,246 | $6,246 | - | $6,246 |
| Bridgewater State University | $8,793 | $8,793 | - | $9,041 |
| Average | $11,576 | $14,805 | $15,869 | $14,683 |
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 $17,016 when a student lives on campus and $15,797 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Westfield State University | $13,510 | $3,164 | $13,065 | $4,352 | - |
| Salem State University | $16,378 | $1,784 | $10,588 | $3,660 | - |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | - | - | - | - | - |
| Framingham State University | $13,784 | $2,380 | $13,784 | $2,380 | - |
| Fitchburg State University | $14,225 | $2,100 | $10,400 | $2,500 | - |
| Bridgewater State University | $14,586 | $3,170 | $14,586 | $3,670 | - |
| Average | $14,497 | $2,520 | $12,485 | $3,312 | - |