2023 Average Tuition of colleges in Massachusetts is $12,887 for Residents and $25,453 for Others

For the academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition of public colleges in Massachusetts is $12,887 for Massachusetts residents and $25,453 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Massachusetts, the average tuition & fees are $47,343 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Massachusetts is $15,007 for Massachusetts residents and $18,649 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Massachusetts, the average graduate tuition is $32,676.

The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $18,292 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $15,427. 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 College - 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 2023 average COA of the four-year colleges in Massachusetts is $30,895 for residents and $43,461 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $67,107. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $7,095 for Massachusetts residents and $12,161 for out-of-state students.

The following table summarizes the 2023 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.

2023 Average Cost of Colleges in Massachusetts
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$30,895	$43,461
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$7,095	$12,161
Private 4 Years Colleges	$67,107

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Massachusetts, 140 schools out of 146 are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 42 public and 62 private colleges in Massachusetts. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Massachusetts is $12,887 for Massachusetts residents and $25,453 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $44,964

At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $5,593 for residents and $10,659 for out-of-state students.

2023 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Massachusetts
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$12,887	$25,453
Private 4 Years Colleges	$44,964
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$5,593	$10,659
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)	$16,255

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Massachusetts, 70 schools out of 146 are offering graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Massachusetts is $11,467 for Massachusetts residents and $13,610 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $31,879

2023 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Massachusetts
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State
Public Schools	$11,467	$13,610
Private Schools	$31,879

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 $447 for Massachusetts residents and $868 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,363

For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $685 for Massachusetts residents and $816 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $1,214

2023 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Massachusetts
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges	$447	$868
Private 4 Years Colleges	$1,363
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$158	$371
Graduate
Public Schools	$685	$816
Private Schools	$1,214

Average Living Costs at colleges in Massachusetts

At colleges in Massachusetts, the average living cost is $18,292 when a student lives on campus facility and $15,427 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.

2023 Average Living Cost of colleges in Massachusetts
	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Public Schools	$16,761	$13,745
Private Schools	$18,654	$16,165

Most Searched Massachusetts Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

Harvard University Private, four-years | Cambridge
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Public, four-years | Amherst
Northeastern University Private, four-years | Boston
Boston College Private, four-years | Chestnut Hill
Boston University Private, four-years | Boston
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Private, four-years | Cambridge
Tufts University Private, four-years | Medford
Cambridge College Private, four-years | Boston
Emerson College Private, four-years | Boston
Bentley University Private, four-years | Waltham

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Graduate

Northeastern University Private, four-years | Boston
Bentley University Private, four-years | Waltham
Brandeis University Private, four-years | Waltham
Bridgewater State University Public, four-years | Bridgewater
Lesley University Private, four-years | Cambridge
Boston University Private, four-years | Boston
Tufts University Private, four-years | Medford
Worcester State University Public, four-years | Worcester
MGH Institute of Health Professions Private, four-years | Boston
Merrimack College Private, four-years | North Andover

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Online Schools

Harvard University Private, four-years | Cambridge
Tufts University Private, four-years | Medford
Emerson College Private, four-years | Boston
Boston College Private, four-years | Chestnut Hill
Fisher College Private, four-years | Boston
Boston Architectural College Private, four-years | Boston
Northeastern University Private, four-years | Boston
Simmons University Private, four-years | Boston
Massachusetts School of Law Private, four-years | Andover
Babson College Private, four-years | Wellesley

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Technical Colleges

New England Hair Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Malden
Empire Beauty School-Boston Private, Less than 2-years | Boston
Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy Private, Less than 2-years | Medford
Jupiter Beauty Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Boston
Bancroft School of Massage Therapy Private, Less than 2-years | Worcester
Blue Hills Regional Technical School Public, Less than 2-years | Canton
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing Private, 2-4 years | Brockton
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester Private, Less than 2-years | Worcester
Rob Roy Academy-Worcester Private, Less than 2-years | Worcester
Spa Tech Institute-Westboro Private, Less than 2-years | Westborough

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2023 Average Tuition of colleges in Massachusetts is $12,887 for Residents and $25,453 for Others

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