Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,238 when living on campus and $28,553 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $45,337 when living on campus and $41,652 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 | ||
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $15,208 | $31,750 | $1,400 | $19,712 | $15,582 |
| Salem State University | $11,978 | $18,961 | $1,200 | $18,162 | $14,248 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $11,884 | $20,559 | $1,000 | $16,784 | $10,725 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $10,816 | $23,910 | $1,500 | $19,051 | - |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $14,960 | $42,180 | $2,000 | $18,900 | $18,900 |
| Fitchburg State University | $11,046 | $17,126 | $1,500 | $16,325 | $12,900 |
| Average | $12,649 | $25,748 | $1,433 | $18,156 | $14,471 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,649 for in-state students and $25,748 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.99% 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 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 | |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $14,854 | $30,992 | $15,208 | $31,750 |
| Salem State University | $11,978 | $18,961 | $11,978 | $18,961 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $11,590 | $20,535 | $11,884 | $20,559 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $10,634 | $24,522 | $10,816 | $23,910 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $14,570 | $40,960 | $14,960 | $42,180 |
| Fitchburg State University | $10,921 | $17,001 | $11,046 | $17,126 |
| Average | $12,425 | $25,495 | $12,649 | $25,748 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,077 for state residents and $16,764 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,578 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 | |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $17,065 | $30,253 | $17,065 | $30,253 |
| Salem State University | $9,088 | $10,747 | $9,088 | $10,747 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $7,638 | $7,638 | - | $7,853 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $19,984 | $19,984 | - | $19,984 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $24,720 | $24,720 | - | $25,500 |
| Fitchburg State University | $6,246 | $6,246 | - | $6,246 |
| Average | $14,124 | $16,598 | $13,077 | $16,764 |
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 $18,156 when a student lives on campus and $14,471 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $17,940 | $1,772 | $12,810 | $2,772 | - |
| Salem State University | $16,378 | $1,784 | $10,588 | $3,660 | - |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $14,634 | $2,150 | $8,400 | $2,325 | - |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $14,526 | $4,525 | - | - | - |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $18,000 | $900 | $18,000 | $900 | - |
| Fitchburg State University | $14,225 | $2,100 | $10,400 | $2,500 | - |
| Average | $15,951 | $2,205 | $12,040 | $2,431 | - |