Tuition Comparison Between Colleges in Amherst, Massachusetts

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Colleges in Amherst, Massachusetts is $13,268 for in-state and $25,271 for out-of-state students. For Massachusetts private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $46,399.

Compared to last year's tuition in Massachusetts, in-state tuition has increased by 3.75% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 2.63%. The private schools' tuition increased by 1.98%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Colleges in Amherst, Massachusetts .

Colleges in Amherst, Massachusetts ' tuition & fees is higher than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.

This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Massachusetts, and other level of colleges can be compared at:

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Amherst College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $70,480 and University of Massachusetts-Amherst has the lowest tuition & fees of $40,449 among Colleges in Amherst, Massachusetts .

The average itemized college cost for Colleges in Amherst, Massachusetts is as follows:

  • The tuition & fees is $13,268 for in-state and $25,271 for out-of-state students.
  • Private schools' tuition is $46,399.
  • The tuition per credit hour is $709 for state residents and $1,654 for out-of-state.
  • The cost for books & supplies is $1,100.
  • The living cost is $17,019 (on-campus) and $17,019 (off-campus).

Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Colleges in Amherst, Massachusetts

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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Colleges in Amherst, Massachusetts
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
Amherst CollegeAmherst, MA$70,480 - - $18,390 $18,390
Hampshire CollegeAmherst, MA$58,896 - $1,000 $15,958 $15,958
University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst, MA$17,772 $40,449$709 $1,654$1,200 $16,710 $16,710
Average$17,772$56,608$709$1,654$1,100$17,019$17,019
*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)

Tuition Charts for Colleges in Amherst, Massachusetts

The following charts visualize the 2025 average costs of attendance and the changes of tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs by school type for Colleges in Amherst, Massachusetts . You can explore charts by using below tabs.

Frequently Asked Questions for Massachusetts Tuition

The average in-state tuition and fees for 14 public colleges in Massachusetts is $13,268. The average out-of-state tuition and fees for public colleges in Massachusetts is $25,271 for the academic year 2024-2025.
The average tuition and fees for 67 private colleges in Massachusetts is $46,399.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for in-state students in Massachusetts public colleges is $31,387 for on-campus living and $31,387 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for out-of-state students in Massachusetts public colleges is $43,390 for on-campus living and $43,390 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for private colleges in Massachusetts is $64,518 for on-campus living and $64,518 for off-campus living.
Out-of-state tuition is $12,003 higher than in-state tuition on average.
Private tuition is $21,128 higher than public out-of-state tuition on average.
Recent data shows in-state public tuition changed by 3.75% and out-of-state public tuition changed by 2.63% and private tuition changed by 1.98% from last year.
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