Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $7,442 when living on campus and $24,838 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,626 when living on campus and $30,022 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 | ||
| Bristol Community College | $5,832 | $10,776 | $2,000 | - | $17,680 |
| Massasoit Community College | $5,376 | $10,320 | $1,440 | - | $14,139 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | $6,160 | $11,080 | $1,540 | - | $14,383 |
| North Shore Community College | $5,352 | $10,920 | $1,600 | - | $19,738 |
| Northern Essex Community College | $6,732 | $12,516 | $1,400 | - | $16,315 |
| Quinsigamond Community College | $6,262 | $11,206 | $960 | - | $22,118 |
| Average | $5,952 | $11,136 | $1,490 | - | $17,396 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,952 for in-state students and $11,136 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.95% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northern Essex Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $6,384 and Bristol Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,520 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bristol Community College | $5,412 | $10,356 | $5,832 | $10,776 |
| Massasoit Community College | $5,376 | $10,320 | $5,376 | $10,320 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | $6,000 | $10,920 | $6,160 | $11,080 |
| North Shore Community College | $5,352 | $10,920 | $5,352 | $10,920 |
| Northern Essex Community College | $5,688 | $11,472 | $6,732 | $12,516 |
| Quinsigamond Community College | $5,974 | $10,918 | $6,262 | $11,206 |
| Average | $5,634 | $10,818 | $5,952 | $11,136 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Bristol Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Massasoit Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mount Wachusett Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Shore Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northern Essex Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Quinsigamond Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,396 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bristol Community College | - | - | $9,547 | $8,133 | $8,133 |
| Massasoit Community College | - | - | $9,117 | $5,022 | $5,022 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | - | - | $9,998 | $4,385 | $4,562 |
| North Shore Community College | - | - | $13,750 | $5,988 | $3,704 |
| Northern Essex Community College | - | - | $12,003 | $4,312 | $4,312 |
| Quinsigamond Community College | - | - | $17,162 | $4,956 | $2,964 |
| Average | - | - | $11,930 | $5,466 | $4,783 |
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