Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,119 when living on campus and $25,331 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,706 when living on campus and $34,918 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 Maritime Academy | $10,816 | $23,910 | $1,500 | $19,051 | - |
| Fitchburg State University | $11,046 | $17,126 | $1,500 | $16,325 | $12,900 |
| Average | $10,931 | $20,518 | $1,500 | $17,688 | $12,900 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,931 for in-state students and $20,518 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -1.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Massachusetts Maritime Academy requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $23,910 and Fitchburg State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,126 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $10,634 | $24,522 | $10,816 | $23,910 |
| Fitchburg State University | $10,921 | $17,001 | $11,046 | $17,126 |
| Average | $10,778 | $20,762 | $10,931 | $20,518 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,115 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are stayed the same compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Fitchburg State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $3,510 and Massachusetts Maritime Academy has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $2,710.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $19,984 | $19,984 | - | $19,984 |
| Fitchburg State University | $6,246 | $6,246 | - | $6,246 |
| Average | $13,115 | $13,115 | $13,115 | |
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 $17,688 when a student lives on campus and $12,900 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $14,526 | $4,525 | - | - | - |
| Fitchburg State University | $14,225 | $2,100 | $10,400 | $2,500 | - |
| Average | $14,376 | $3,313 | $10,400 | $2,500 | - |