2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Massachusetts is $12,788 for Residents and $24,623 for Others

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Massachusetts is $12,788 for Massachusetts residents and $24,623 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Massachusetts, the average tuition & fees are $46,347 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Massachusetts is $14,665 for Massachusetts residents and $20,283 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Massachusetts, the average graduate tuition is $33,020.

The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $18,937 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $16,401. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.

The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.

The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Massachusetts is $31,657 for residents and $43,491 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $66,705. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $7,231 for Massachusetts residents and $12,490 for out-of-state students.

The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.

2024 Average Cost of Colleges in Massachusetts
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$31,657	$43,491
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$7,231	$12,490
Private 4 Years Colleges	$66,705

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Massachusetts, 143 out of 152 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 42 public and 63 private colleges in Massachusetts. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Massachusetts is $5,575 for Massachusetts residents and $17,349 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $44,959

At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $942 for residents and $6,126 for out-of-state students.

2024 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Massachusetts
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$5,575	$17,349
Private 4 Years Colleges	$44,959
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$942	$6,126
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)	$16,396

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Massachusetts, 73 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Massachusetts is $10,032 for Massachusetts residents and $15,647 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $32,120

2024 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Massachusetts
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State
Public Schools	$10,032	$15,647
Private Schools	$32,120

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Massachusetts is $385 for Massachusetts residents and $761 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,388

For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $613 for Massachusetts residents and $913 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $1,282

2024 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Massachusetts
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges	$385	$761
Private 4 Years Colleges	$1,388
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$149	$368
Graduate
Public Schools	$613	$913
Private Schools	$1,282

Average Living Costs at colleges in Massachusetts

At colleges in Massachusetts, the average living cost is $18,937 when a student lives on campus facility and $16,401 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.

2024 Average Living Cost of colleges in Massachusetts
	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Public Schools	$17,546	$14,853
Private Schools	$19,265	$17,089

Most Searched Massachusetts Colleges (last 30 days)

4-Year Colleges

Harvard University Private, four-years | Cambridge
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Public, four-years | Amherst
Boston University Private, four-years | Boston
University of Massachusetts-Lowell Public, four-years | Lowell
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Public, four-years | North Dartmouth
National Graduate School of Quality Management Private, four-years | Falmouth
Empire Beauty School-Framingham Private, Less than 2-years | Framingham
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Private, four-years | Cambridge
Lesley University Private, four-years | Cambridge
Boston College Private, four-years | Chestnut Hill

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Graduate

Harvard University Private, four-years | Cambridge
Boston University Private, four-years | Boston
Boston College Private, four-years | Chestnut Hill
Northeastern University Private, four-years | Boston
Framingham State University Public, four-years | Framingham
MGH Institute of Health Professions Private, four-years | Boston
Clark University Private, four-years | Worcester
Fitchburg State University Public, four-years | Fitchburg
Bay Path University Private, four-years | Longmeadow
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Public, four-years | Amherst

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Online Schools

Harvard University Private, four-years | Cambridge
Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Private, four-years | Brookline
Springfield Technical Community College Public, 2-4 years | Springfield
Berkshire Community College Public, 2-4 years | Pittsfield
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology Private, four-years | Boston
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Private, four-years | South Hamilton
Jupiter Beauty Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Boston
Gordon College Private, four-years | Wenham
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Public, four-years | Amherst
Suffolk University Private, four-years | Boston

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Trade Schools

University of Massachusetts-Amherst Public, four-years | Amherst
Empire Beauty School-Framingham Private, Less than 2-years | Framingham
Bridgewater State University Public, four-years | Bridgewater
North Bennet Street School Private, 2-4 years | Boston
Boston College Private, four-years | Chestnut Hill
Massachusetts General Hospital Dietetic Internship Private, four-years | Boston
Millennium Training Institute Private, Less than 2-years | Woburn
Bentley University Private, four-years | Waltham
Spa Tech Institute-Westboro Private, Less than 2-years | Westborough
Harvard University Private, four-years | Cambridge

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2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Massachusetts is $12,788 for Residents and $24,623 for Others

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

Tuition per Credit Hour

Average Living Costs at colleges in Massachusetts

Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Massachusetts

Highest Graduate Tuition in Massachusetts