Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $34,521 when living on campus and $30,504 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $51,914 when living on campus and $47,897 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 |
| Salem State University | $11,978 | $18,961 | $1,200 | $18,162 | $14,248 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $14,960 | $42,180 | $2,000 | $18,900 | $18,900 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,570 | $35,396 | $1,200 | $16,794 | $8,770 |
| University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $14,679 | $32,072 | $1,450 | $18,392 | $14,375 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,679 for in-state students and $32,072 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.25% 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 Salem State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,961 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 |
| Salem State University | $11,978 | $18,961 | $11,978 | $18,961 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $14,570 | $40,960 | $14,960 | $42,180 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,182 | $34,550 | $16,570 | $35,396 |
| University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $14,396 | $31,366 | $14,679 | $32,072 |
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 $23,732 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.56% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $29,578 and Salem State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $4,140.
| 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 |
| Salem State University | $9,088 | $10,747 | $9,088 | $10,747 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $24,720 | $24,720 | - | $25,500 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $15,676 | $27,750 | $16,050 | $28,426 |
| University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $16,637 | $23,368 | $14,068 | $23,732 |
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 $18,392 when a student lives on campus and $14,375 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 | - |
| Salem State University | $16,378 | $1,784 | $10,588 | $3,660 | - |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $18,000 | $900 | $18,000 | $900 | - |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $15,424 | $1,370 | $6,400 | $2,370 | - |
| University of Massachusetts-Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $16,936 | $1,457 | $11,950 | $2,426 | - |