Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,077 when living on campus and $28,377 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,356 when living on campus and $39,657 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 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $11,884 | $20,559 | $1,000 | $16,784 | $10,725 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $17,357 | $39,293 | $1,000 | $16,309 | $16,877 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,570 | $35,396 | $1,200 | $16,794 | $8,770 |
| Framingham State University | $11,630 | $17,710 | $1,200 | $16,164 | $16,164 |
| Fitchburg State University | $11,046 | $17,126 | $1,500 | $16,325 | $12,900 |
| Average | $13,395 | $24,674 | $1,173 | $16,508 | $13,809 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $13,395 for in-state students and $24,674 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.89% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Amherst requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,293 and Fitchburg State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,126 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 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $11,590 | $20,535 | $11,884 | $20,559 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $16,952 | $38,171 | $17,357 | $39,293 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $16,182 | $34,550 | $16,570 | $35,396 |
| Framingham State University | $11,380 | $17,460 | $11,630 | $17,710 |
| Fitchburg State University | $10,921 | $17,001 | $11,046 | $17,126 |
| Average | $13,088 | $24,216 | $13,395 | $24,674 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,626 for state residents and $16,472 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.49% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Amherst requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,434 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 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $7,638 | $7,638 | - | $7,853 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $16,625 | $33,750 | $17,009 | $34,720 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $15,676 | $27,750 | $16,050 | $28,426 |
| Framingham State University | $12,090 | $17,460 | $10,820 | $13,325 |
| Fitchburg State University | $6,246 | $6,246 | - | $6,246 |
| Average | $10,792 | $16,553 | $14,626 | $16,472 |
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 $16,508 when a student lives on campus and $13,809 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 | - |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $14,634 | $2,150 | $8,400 | $2,325 | - |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $14,869 | $1,440 | $15,437 | $1,440 | - |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $15,424 | $1,370 | $6,400 | $2,370 | - |
| Framingham State University | $13,784 | $2,380 | $13,784 | $2,380 | - |
| Fitchburg State University | $14,225 | $2,100 | $10,400 | $2,500 | - |
| Average | $14,408 | $2,101 | $11,248 | $2,561 | - |