Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,978 when living on campus and $32,423 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,502 when living on campus and $41,947 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 | ||
| Worcester State University | $11,286 | $17,366 | $1,368 | $14,891 | $11,558 |
| Westfield State University | $11,882 | $17,962 | $1,140 | $16,674 | $17,417 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $15,208 | $31,750 | $1,400 | $19,712 | $15,582 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | $27,700 | $40,476 | - | - | - |
| Bridgewater State University | $11,389 | $17,529 | $1,000 | $17,756 | $18,256 |
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $15,493 | $25,017 | $1,227 | $17,258 | $15,703 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,441 for in-state students and $21,152 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.39% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,750 and Worcester State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,366 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Worcester State University | $10,786 | $16,866 | $11,286 | $17,366 |
| Westfield State University | $11,500 | $17,580 | $11,882 | $17,962 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $14,854 | $30,992 | $15,208 | $31,750 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bridgewater State University | $11,051 | $17,191 | $11,389 | $17,529 |
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,048 | $20,657 | $12,441 | $21,152 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $22,383 for state residents and $18,825 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.75% 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 | |
| Worcester State University | $6,093 | $6,093 | - | $6,093 |
| Westfield State University | $6,475 | $6,475 | - | $8,262 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $17,065 | $30,253 | $17,065 | $30,253 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | $26,765 | $39,109 | $27,700 | $40,476 |
| Bridgewater State University | $8,793 | $8,793 | - | $9,041 |
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,038 | $18,145 | $22,383 | $18,825 |
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 $17,258 when a student lives on campus and $15,703 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Worcester State University | $12,999 | $1,892 | $9,368 | $2,190 | - |
| Westfield State University | $13,510 | $3,164 | $13,065 | $4,352 | - |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $17,940 | $1,772 | $12,810 | $2,772 | - |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bridgewater State University | $14,586 | $3,170 | $14,586 | $3,670 | - |
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | - | ||||
| Average | $14,759 | $2,500 | $12,457 | $3,246 | - |