The average tuition & fees of Massachusetts colleges is $9,486 for Massachusetts residents and $18,001 for students from other States.
MGH Institute of Health Professions has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $95,932 and Sattler College has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) of $787.
For graduate programs,
MGH Institute of Health Professions has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees of $95,932 and
Nichols College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) of $42,705 in Massachusetts.
The average COA of Massachusetts 4-year colleges in 2025 is $34,332 for Massachusetts residents and $46,336 for students from other states. The COA includes tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, and other living expenses, but it excludes health insurance fee and uncommon expenses.
Table. 2025 Average cost of Attendance for Massachusetts Colleges (4-Years)
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition & Fees |
$13,268 | $25,271 |
$14,717 | $20,469 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,157 | $1,157 |
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| Room & Board | $19,908 | $19,908 |
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| COA | $34,332 | $46,336 | $35,781 | $41,533 |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Massachusetts, 131 schools offer undergraduate programs. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Massachusetts colleges is $9,486 for Massachusetts residents and $18,001 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025.
The Massachusetts tuition & fees have risen 2.63% from last year (4 years colleges).
The following table and chart describe the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees trends over last 5 years in 4-years and 2-4 years (community colleges) colleges.
You may want to compare Massachusetts schools with tuition changes from last year at Massachusetts colleges tuition change page.
2025 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Massachusetts Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 |
$12,149 | $23,652 |
$5,494 | $10,774 |
$41,420 | $19,295 |
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| 2022 |
$12,185 | $23,689 |
$5,509 | $10,789 |
$42,462 | $18,383 |
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| 2023 |
$12,491 | $24,160 |
$5,597 | $10,856 |
$44,605 | $18,545 |
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| 2024 |
$12,788 | $24,623 |
$5,706 | $10,966 |
$45,814 | $18,517 |
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| 2025 |
$13,268 | $25,271 |
$5,956 | $11,216 |
$48,184 | $19,047 |
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Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
72 Massachusetts colleges offer graduate programs. The average graduate program tuition fees of Massachusetts colleges is $14,717 for Massachusetts residents and $20,469 for students from other States. The graduate tuition & fees rose 102.59% from last year.
The following table and chart describe the 2025 graduate tuition & fees and show last 5 years' tuition change.
2025 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Massachusetts Universities and Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2021 |
$13,726 | $19,260 | $31,099 |
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| 2022 |
$13,975 | $19,554 | $31,377 |
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| 2023 |
$14,054 | $19,750 | $32,095 |
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| 2024 |
$14,335 | $19,952 | $32,747 |
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| 2025 |
$14,717 | $20,469 | $33,269 |
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Books & Supplies cost
The average books & supplies cost of Massachusetts colleges in 2025 is $1,157. The books & supplies cost rose 101.64% from last year. The following table and chart describes the 2025 books & supplies cost and cost changes over last 5 years.
2025 Average Books & Supplies cost for Massachusetts Universities and Colleges
| Books & Supplies |
|---|
| 2021 | $1,133 |
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| 2022 | $1,129 |
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| 2023 | $1,151 |
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| 2024 | $1,138 |
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| 2025 | $1,157 |
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Average Living cost
The average living cost of Massachusetts colleges in 2025 is $19,908 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $17,770 living off campus. 70 schools have on-campus living facilities in Massachusetts State. The on-campus living cost rose 105.12% and off-campus cost rose 104.94% from last year.
The following table and chart describes the 2025 living cost and compares to last 5 years.
2025 Average Living cost for Massachusetts Universities and Colleges
| On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| 2021 | $17,218 | $14,922 |
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| 2022 | $17,628 | $15,267 |
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| 2023 | $18,225 | $15,942 |
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| 2024 | $18,937 | $16,933 |
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| 2025 | $19,908 | $17,770 |
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