Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,462 when living on campus and $30,936 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,747 when living on campus and $41,221 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 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $17,357 | $39,293 | $1,000 | $16,309 | $16,877 |
| Bridgewater State University | $11,389 | $17,529 | $1,000 | $17,756 | $18,256 |
| University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $13,152 | $23,436 | $1,085 | $17,225 | $16,700 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,152 for in-state students and $23,436 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.00% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Amherst requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,293 and Bridgewater State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,529 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 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $16,952 | $38,171 | $17,357 | $39,293 |
| Bridgewater State University | $11,051 | $17,191 | $11,389 | $17,529 |
| University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,870 | $22,976 | $13,152 | $23,436 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,049 for state residents and $15,693 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.03% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Amherst requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,434 and Bridgewater State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $1,260.
| 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 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $16,625 | $33,750 | $17,009 | $34,720 |
| Bridgewater State University | $8,793 | $8,793 | - | $9,041 |
| University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,245 | $14,941 | $13,049 | $15,693 |
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 $17,225 when a student lives on campus and $16,700 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 | - |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $14,869 | $1,440 | $15,437 | $1,440 | - |
| Bridgewater State University | $14,586 | $3,170 | $14,586 | $3,670 | - |
| University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | - | ||||
| Average | $14,836 | $2,390 | $13,419 | $3,281 | - |