Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,346 when living on campus and $29,294 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,946 when living on campus and $41,893 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 | ||
| Fitchburg State University | $11,346 | $17,426 | $1,500 | $17,552 | $13,148 |
| Framingham State University | $11,920 | $18,000 | $1,200 | $18,688 | $18,688 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,966 | $36,264 | $1,200 | $17,514 | $9,266 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $15,400 | $43,400 | $2,000 | $21,520 | $18,068 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $12,436 | $21,381 | $1,000 | $17,676 | $12,325 |
| Salem State University | $12,338 | $19,531 | $1,200 | $18,622 | $15,760 |
| Average | $13,401 | $26,000 | $1,350 | $18,595 | $14,543 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,401 for in-state students and $26,000 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Lowell requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,544 and Fitchburg State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,050 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Fitchburg State University | $11,046 | $17,126 | $11,346 | $17,426 |
| Framingham State University | $11,630 | $17,710 | $11,920 | $18,000 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,570 | $35,396 | $16,966 | $36,264 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $14,960 | $42,180 | $15,400 | $43,400 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $11,884 | $20,829 | $12,436 | $21,381 |
| Salem State University | $11,978 | $18,961 | $12,338 | $19,531 |
| Average | $13,011 | $25,367 | $13,401 | $26,000 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,956 for state residents and $15,772 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Lowell requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,398 and Fitchburg State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $3,510.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Fitchburg State University | $6,246 | $6,246 | $6,246 | $6,246 |
| Framingham State University | $10,820 | $13,325 | $10,965 | $13,470 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,050 | $28,426 | $16,434 | $29,118 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $25,500 | $25,500 | $26,550 | $26,550 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $7,853 | $7,853 | $8,181 | $8,181 |
| Salem State University | $9,088 | $10,747 | $9,360 | $11,069 |
| Average | $12,593 | $15,350 | $12,956 | $15,772 |
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 $18,595 when a student lives on campus and $14,543 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Fitchburg State University | $15,452 | $2,100 | $10,648 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Framingham State University | $15,310 | $3,378 | $15,310 | $3,378 | $3,728 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,148 | $1,366 | $6,900 | $2,366 | $2,366 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $19,412 | $2,108 | $15,960 | $2,108 | $2,108 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $15,386 | $2,290 | $10,035 | $2,290 | $2,290 |
| Salem State University | $16,838 | $1,784 | $12,100 | $3,660 | $3,660 |
| Average | $16,424 | $2,171 | $11,826 | $2,717 | $2,775 |
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