Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $36,621 when living on campus and $32,981 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $49,182 when living on campus and $45,542 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 | ||
Westfield State University | $11,882 | $17,962 | $1,140 | $16,674 | $17,417 |
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | $27,700 | $40,476 | - | - | - |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,570 | $35,396 | $1,200 | $16,794 | $8,770 |
University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | The cost information is not available. | ||||
Average | $18,717 | $31,278 | $1,170 | $16,734 | $13,094 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,226 for in-state students and $26,679 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.36% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Lowell requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,396 and Westfield State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,962 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Westfield State University | $11,500 | $17,580 | $11,882 | $17,962 |
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,182 | $34,550 | $16,570 | $35,396 |
University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $13,841 | $26,065 | $14,226 | $26,679 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,875 for state residents and $25,721 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.22% 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 Westfield State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $1,890.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Westfield State University | $6,475 | $6,475 | - | $8,262 |
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | $26,765 | $39,109 | $27,700 | $40,476 |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $15,676 | $27,750 | $16,050 | $28,426 |
University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $16,305 | $24,445 | $21,875 | $25,721 |
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 $16,734 when a student lives on campus and $13,094 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) | |
Westfield State University | $13,510 | $3,164 | $13,065 | $4,352 | - |
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | - | - | - | - | - |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $15,424 | $1,370 | $6,400 | $2,370 | - |
University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | - | ||||
Average | $14,467 | $2,267 | $9,733 | $3,361 | - |