Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,015 when living on campus and $28,149 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $40,558 when living on campus and $36,691 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 | ||
| Worcester State University | $11,286 | $17,366 | $1,368 | $14,891 | $11,558 |
| 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 |
| Quincy College | - | $7,536 | $2,000 | - | $19,529 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $11,884 | $20,559 | $1,000 | $16,784 | $10,725 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,570 | $35,396 | $1,200 | $16,794 | $8,770 |
| Average | $13,385 | $21,928 | $1,361 | $17,269 | $13,402 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,385 for in-state students and $21,928 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.79% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Lowell requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $35,396 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 | |
| Worcester State University | $10,786 | $16,866 | $11,286 | $17,366 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $14,854 | $30,992 | $15,208 | $31,750 |
| 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 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,182 | $34,550 | $16,570 | $35,396 |
| Average | $12,122 | $21,541 | $13,385 | $21,928 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,068 for state residents and $16,674 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.08% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,578 and Worcester State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $3,042.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Worcester State University | $6,093 | $6,093 | - | $6,093 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $17,065 | $30,253 | $17,065 | $30,253 |
| 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 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $15,676 | $27,750 | $16,050 | $28,426 |
| Average | $11,112 | $16,496 | $14,068 | $16,674 |
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 $17,269 when a student lives on campus and $13,402 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Worcester State University | $12,999 | $1,892 | $9,368 | $2,190 | - |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $17,940 | $1,772 | $12,810 | $2,772 | - |
| 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 | - |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $15,424 | $1,370 | $6,400 | $2,370 | - |
| Average | $15,475 | $1,794 | $10,503 | $2,899 | - |