Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $72,521 when living on campus and $63,789 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 | ||
| Smith College | $61,568 | $800 | $23,662 | $12,770 | |
| Nichols College | $40,375 | $1,500 | $17,150 | $11,250 | |
| American International College | $42,970 | $1,200 | $18,130 | $10,260 | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $60,155 | $880 | $21,694 | - | |
| Newbury College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $51,267 | $1,095 | $20,159 | $11,427 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $51,267 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Smith College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $61,568 and Nichols College has the lowest tuition & fees of $40,375 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Smith College | $58,768 | $61,568 | ||
| Nichols College | $38,650 | $40,375 | ||
| American International College | $40,550 | $42,970 | ||
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $57,986 | $60,155 | ||
| Newbury College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $48,989 | $51,267 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $34,200 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.24% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Smith College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $61,260 and Nichols College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $790.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Smith College | $58,480 | $61,260 | ||
| Nichols College | $1,150 | $1,165 | ||
| American International College | $13,097 | $10,983 | ||
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $61,075 | $63,393 | ||
| Newbury College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $33,451 | $34,200 | ||
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 $20,159 when a student lives on campus and $11,427 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Smith College | $21,310 | $2,352 | $10,418 | $2,352 | - |
| Nichols College | $14,950 | $2,200 | $8,400 | $2,850 | - |
| American International College | $16,260 | $1,870 | $6,060 | $4,200 | - |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $19,390 | $2,304 | - | - | - |
| Newbury College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $17,978 | $2,182 | $8,293 | $3,134 | - |