Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $35,212 when living on campus and $31,200 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $58,235 when living on campus and $54,223 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 | ||
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $14,960 | $42,180 | $2,000 | $18,900 | $18,900 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,570 | $35,396 | $1,200 | $16,794 | $8,770 |
| Average | $15,765 | $38,788 | $1,600 | $17,847 | $13,835 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $15,765 for in-state students and $38,788 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Massachusetts College of Art and Design requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,180 and University of Massachusetts-Lowell has the lowest tuition & fees of $35,396 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $14,570 | $40,960 | $14,960 | $42,180 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,182 | $34,550 | $16,570 | $35,396 |
| Average | $15,376 | $37,755 | $15,765 | $38,788 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,050 for state residents and $26,963 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.77% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Lowell requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,706 and Massachusetts College of Art and Design has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $25,500.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $24,720 | $24,720 | - | $25,500 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $15,676 | $27,750 | $16,050 | $28,426 |
| Average | $20,198 | $26,235 | $16,050 | $26,963 |
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 $17,847 when a student lives on campus and $13,835 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $18,000 | $900 | $18,000 | $900 | - |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $15,424 | $1,370 | $6,400 | $2,370 | - |
| Average | $16,712 | $1,135 | $12,200 | $1,635 | - |