Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,718 when living on campus and $32,149 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $53,928 when living on campus and $51,360 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 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $11,884 | $20,559 | $1,000 | $16,784 | $10,725 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $14,960 | $42,180 | $2,000 | $18,900 | $18,900 |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $15,496 | $37,174 | $1,000 | $20,578 | $17,358 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $17,357 | $39,293 | $1,000 | $16,309 | $16,877 |
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $14,981 | $34,191 | $1,280 | $18,457 | $15,888 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,981 for in-state students and $34,191 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.51% 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 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has the lowest tuition & fees of $20,559 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 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $11,590 | $20,535 | $11,884 | $20,559 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $14,570 | $40,960 | $14,960 | $42,180 |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $15,132 | $36,105 | $15,496 | $37,174 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $16,952 | $38,171 | $17,357 | $39,293 |
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $14,620 | $33,353 | $14,981 | $34,191 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,015 for state residents and $27,346 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.16% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Boston requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $37,800 and Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $3,852.
| 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 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $7,638 | $7,638 | - | $7,853 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $24,720 | $24,720 | - | $25,500 |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $19,499 | $37,484 | $19,972 | $38,406 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $16,625 | $33,750 | $17,009 | $34,720 |
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $17,109 | $26,769 | $18,015 | $27,346 |
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 $18,457 when a student lives on campus and $15,888 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 | - |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $14,634 | $2,150 | $8,400 | $2,325 | - |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $18,000 | $900 | $18,000 | $900 | - |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $17,512 | $3,066 | $14,292 | $3,066 | - |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $14,869 | $1,440 | $15,437 | $1,440 | - |
| Northern Vermont University - Northern Essex Community College | - | ||||
| Average | $16,591 | $1,866 | $13,788 | $2,101 | - |