Massachusetts Colleges Cost of Attendance Statistics

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $59,480 when a student lives on campus and $56,924 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $9,486 for Massachusetts residents and $38,223 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $20,006 when a student lives on campus and $17,450 when living off campus.

For academic year 2024-2025, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Massachusetts colleges and universities is $9,486 for in-state students and $38,223 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 3.64% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2024-2025, the average graduate tuition & fees of Massachusetts colleges and universities is $14,717 for in-state students and $30,672 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are increased by 1.49% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2024-2025, the average books & supplies costs of Massachusetts colleges and universities is $1,251. The books & supplies costs are increased by 2.57% compared to the previous year.

For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of Massachusetts colleges and universities is $20,006 when a student lives on campus and $17,450 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 4.66% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 6.51% compared to the previous year.