Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,830 when living on campus and $32,114 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,838 when living on campus and $46,122 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $17,357 | $39,293 | $1,000 | $16,309 | $16,877 |
Framingham State University | $11,630 | $17,710 | $1,200 | $16,164 | $16,164 |
Average | $14,494 | $28,502 | $1,100 | $16,237 | $16,521 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,494 for in-state students and $28,502 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.47% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Amherst requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,293 and Framingham State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,710 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $16,952 | $38,171 | $17,357 | $39,293 |
Framingham State University | $11,380 | $17,460 | $11,630 | $17,710 |
Average | $14,166 | $27,816 | $14,494 | $28,502 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,915 for state residents and $24,023 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -6.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Amherst requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,434 and Framingham State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,477.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $16,625 | $33,750 | $17,009 | $34,720 |
Framingham State University | $12,090 | $17,460 | $10,820 | $13,325 |
Average | $14,358 | $25,605 | $13,915 | $24,023 |
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 $16,237 when a student lives on campus and $16,521 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $14,869 | $1,440 | $15,437 | $1,440 | - |
Framingham State University | $13,784 | $2,380 | $13,784 | $2,380 | - |
Average | $14,327 | $1,910 | $14,611 | $1,910 | - |