Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $36,649 when living on campus and $37,086 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $53,652 when living on campus and $54,089 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 | - | - | - |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $14,960 | $42,180 | $2,000 | $18,900 | $18,900 |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $17,357 | $39,293 | $1,000 | $16,309 | $16,877 |
University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
Average | $17,975 | $34,978 | $1,380 | $17,294 | $17,731 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,733 for in-state students and $33,145 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.82% 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 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. | |||
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $14,570 | $40,960 | $14,960 | $42,180 |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $16,952 | $38,171 | $17,357 | $39,293 |
University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $14,341 | $32,237 | $14,733 | $33,145 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $22,355 for state residents and $27,240 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.71% 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 |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $24,720 | $24,720 | - | $25,500 |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $16,625 | $33,750 | $17,009 | $34,720 |
University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
Average | $18,646 | $26,014 | $22,355 | $27,240 |
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 $17,294 when a student lives on campus and $17,731 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 | - | - | - | - | - |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $18,000 | $900 | $18,000 | $900 | - |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $14,869 | $1,440 | $15,437 | $1,440 | - |
University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
Average | $15,460 | $1,835 | $15,501 | $2,231 | - |