Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,692 when living on campus and $29,941 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,239 when living on campus and $39,488 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 | ||
| Westfield State University | $11,882 | $17,962 | $1,140 | $16,674 | $17,417 |
| Salem State University | $11,978 | $18,961 | $1,200 | $18,162 | $14,248 |
| Quincy College | - | $7,536 | $2,000 | - | $19,529 |
| 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 |
| Average | $12,304 | $21,851 | $1,473 | $17,914 | $16,164 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,304 for in-state students and $21,851 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.93% 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 Quincy College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,536 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Westfield State University | $11,500 | $17,580 | $11,882 | $17,962 |
| Salem State University | $11,978 | $18,961 | $11,978 | $18,961 |
| Quincy College | $7,344 | $7,344 | - | $7,536 |
| 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 |
| Average | $11,269 | $21,650 | $12,304 | $21,851 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,088 for state residents and $14,469 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Massachusetts College of Art and Design requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,500 and Westfield State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $1,890.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Westfield State University | $6,475 | $6,475 | - | $8,262 |
| Salem State University | $9,088 | $10,747 | $9,088 | $10,747 |
| Quincy College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 |
| Average | $13,581 | $13,913 | $9,088 | $14,469 |
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 $17,914 when a student lives on campus and $16,164 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Westfield State University | $13,510 | $3,164 | $13,065 | $4,352 | - |
| Salem State University | $16,378 | $1,784 | $10,588 | $3,660 | - |
| Quincy College | - | - | $15,450 | $4,079 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Average | $15,410 | $2,505 | $13,101 | $3,063 | - |