Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,063 when living on campus and $29,060 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,924 when living on campus and $36,921 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 | ||
| Southern New Hampshire University | $16,450 | $1,500 | $22,500 | $25,242 | |
| Keene State College | $14,710 | $26,186 | $1,000 | $15,360 | $13,724 |
| Plymouth State University | $14,558 | $25,498 | $1,410 | $14,886 | $14,886 |
| Granite State College | $7,812 | $9,372 | $900 | - | $12,636 |
| Magdalen College | $23,600 | $700 | $13,656 | $11,500 | |
| Average | $12,360 | $20,221 | $1,102 | $16,601 | $15,598 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,360 for in-state students and $20,221 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Keene State College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,186 and Granite State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,372 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southern New Hampshire University | $15,380 | $16,450 | ||
| Keene State College | $14,638 | $25,547 | $14,710 | $26,186 |
| Plymouth State University | $14,492 | $24,872 | $14,558 | $25,498 |
| Granite State College | $7,806 | $9,150 | $7,812 | $9,372 |
| Magdalen College | $24,000 | $23,600 | ||
| Average | $12,312 | $19,790 | $12,360 | $20,221 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,606 for state residents and $17,593 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 14.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Plymouth State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,690 and Granite State College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,962.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southern New Hampshire University | $19,470 | $20,469 | ||
| Keene State College | $11,862 | $13,392 | $12,149 | $13,715 |
| Plymouth State University | $13,009 | $17,537 | $18,350 | $24,950 |
| Granite State College | $10,080 | $10,980 | $10,320 | $11,238 |
| Magdalen College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $11,650 | $15,345 | $13,606 | $17,593 |
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 $16,601 when a student lives on campus and $15,598 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southern New Hampshire University | $12,800 | $9,700 | $13,326 | $11,916 | - |
| Keene State College | $13,860 | $1,500 | $11,974 | $1,750 | - |
| Plymouth State University | $12,104 | $2,782 | $12,104 | $2,782 | - |
| Granite State College | - | - | $9,828 | $2,808 | - |
| Magdalen College | $10,900 | $2,756 | $10,900 | $600 | - |
| Average | $12,416 | $4,185 | $11,626 | $3,971 | - |