Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $7,175 when living on campus and $23,476 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,700 when living on campus and $28,001 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 | ||
| Springfield Technical Community College | $5,520 | $10,728 | $1,200 | - | $14,814 |
| Quincy College | - | $7,536 | $2,000 | - | $19,529 |
| North Shore Community College | $5,352 | $10,920 | $1,600 | - | $18,854 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | $5,616 | $10,560 | $2,000 | - | $12,534 |
| Holyoke Community College | $5,810 | $10,754 | $1,200 | - | $15,776 |
| Average | $5,575 | $10,100 | $1,600 | - | $16,301 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,575 for in-state students and $10,100 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, North Shore Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,920 and Quincy College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,536 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Springfield Technical Community College | $5,520 | $10,728 | $5,520 | $10,728 |
| Quincy College | $7,344 | $7,344 | - | $7,536 |
| North Shore Community College | $5,352 | $10,920 | $5,352 | $10,920 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | $5,376 | $10,320 | $5,616 | $10,560 |
| Holyoke Community College | $5,570 | $10,514 | $5,810 | $10,754 |
| Average | $5,832 | $9,965 | $5,575 | $10,100 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Springfield Technical Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Quincy College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Shore Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Holyoke 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 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,301 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Springfield Technical Community College | - | - | $11,070 | $3,744 | - |
| Quincy College | - | - | $15,450 | $4,079 | - |
| North Shore Community College | - | - | $13,324 | $5,530 | - |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | - | - | $10,800 | $1,734 | - |
| Holyoke Community College | - | - | $10,400 | $5,376 | - |
| Average | - | - | $12,209 | $4,093 | - |