Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $7,274 when living on campus and $22,110 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $12,458 when living on campus and $27,294 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 | ||
| Northern Essex Community College | $5,688 | $11,472 | $1,400 | - | $16,027 |
| North Shore Community College | $5,352 | $10,920 | $1,600 | - | $18,854 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | $6,000 | $10,920 | $1,540 | - | $14,285 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | $5,616 | $10,560 | $2,000 | - | $12,534 |
| Cape Cod Community College | $5,712 | $10,656 | $1,200 | - | $16,308 |
| Bunker Hill Community College | $5,520 | $10,464 | $2,016 | - | $11,006 |
| Average | $5,648 | $10,832 | $1,626 | - | $14,836 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,648 for in-state students and $10,832 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northern Essex Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,472 and Bunker Hill Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,464 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northern Essex Community College | $5,688 | $11,472 | $5,688 | $11,472 |
| North Shore Community College | $5,352 | $10,920 | $5,352 | $10,920 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | $5,760 | $10,680 | $6,000 | $10,920 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | $5,376 | $10,320 | $5,616 | $10,560 |
| Cape Cod Community College | $5,592 | $10,536 | $5,712 | $10,656 |
| Bunker Hill Community College | $5,280 | $10,224 | $5,520 | $10,464 |
| Average | $5,508 | $10,692 | $5,648 | $10,832 |
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 | |
| Northern Essex Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Shore Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Mount Wachusett Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cape Cod Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bunker Hill 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 $14,836 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northern Essex Community College | - | - | $11,799 | $4,228 | - |
| North Shore Community College | - | - | $13,324 | $5,530 | - |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | - | - | $9,812 | $4,473 | - |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | - | - | $10,800 | $1,734 | - |
| Cape Cod Community College | - | - | $12,800 | $3,508 | - |
| Bunker Hill Community College | - | - | $6,800 | $4,206 | - |
| Average | - | - | $10,889 | $3,947 | - |