Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,646 when living on campus and $32,338 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $46,993 when living on campus and $44,685 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 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $11,884 | $20,559 | $1,000 | $16,784 | $10,725 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | $27,700 | $40,476 | - | - | - |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $14,960 | $42,180 | $2,000 | $18,900 | $18,900 |
| Average | $15,681 | $28,028 | $1,335 | $17,630 | $15,323 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,676 for in-state students and $24,916 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.66% 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 Westfield State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,962 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 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $11,590 | $20,535 | $11,884 | $20,559 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $14,570 | $40,960 | $14,960 | $42,180 |
| Average | $12,410 | $24,509 | $12,676 | $24,916 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,394 for state residents and $18,568 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.68% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $39,163 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 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $7,638 | $7,638 | - | $7,853 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | $26,765 | $39,109 | $27,700 | $40,476 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $24,720 | $24,720 | - | $25,500 |
| Average | $14,937 | $17,738 | $18,394 | $18,568 |
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 $17,630 when a student lives on campus and $15,323 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 | - |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $14,634 | $2,150 | $8,400 | $2,325 | - |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | - | - | - | - | - |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $18,000 | $900 | $18,000 | $900 | - |
| Average | $15,631 | $2,000 | $12,513 | $2,809 | - |