The average tuition & fees of Massachusetts colleges is $9,125 for Massachusetts residents and $17,559 for students from other States.
MGH Institute of Health Professions has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $93,980 and Quincy College has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) of $7,536.
For graduate programs,
MGH Institute of Health Professions has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees of $93,980 and
Nichols College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) of $40,375 in Massachusetts.
The average COA of Massachusetts 4-year colleges in 2024 is $32,948 for Massachusetts residents and $44,782 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. 2024 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 |
$12,788 | $24,623 |
$14,335 | $19,952 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,149 | $1,149 |
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| Room & Board | $19,011 | $19,011 |
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| COA | $32,948 | $44,782 | $34,494 | $40,112 |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Massachusetts, 133 schools offer undergraduate programs. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Massachusetts colleges is $9,125 for Massachusetts residents and $17,559 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024.
The Massachusetts tuition & fees have risen 1.92% from last year (4 years colleges).
The following table and chart describe the 2024 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.
2024 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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| 2020 |
$11,927 | $23,361 |
$5,332 | $10,612 |
$41,162 | $19,088 |
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| 2021 |
$12,149 | $23,652 |
$5,494 | $10,774 |
$41,523 | $19,295 |
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| 2022 |
$12,185 | $23,689 |
$5,509 | $10,789 |
$42,564 | $18,383 |
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| 2023 |
$12,491 | $24,160 |
$5,597 | $10,856 |
$44,716 | $18,545 |
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| 2024 |
$12,788 | $24,623 |
$5,706 | $10,966 |
$46,478 | $18,517 |
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Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
70 Massachusetts colleges offer graduate programs. The average graduate program tuition fees of Massachusetts colleges is $14,335 for Massachusetts residents and $19,952 for students from other States. The graduate tuition & fees rose 101.02% from last year.
The following table and chart describe the 2024 graduate tuition & fees and show last 5 years' tuition change.
2024 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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| 2020 |
$13,486 | $18,933 | $29,860 |
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| 2021 |
$13,726 | $19,260 | $30,642 |
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| 2022 |
$13,975 | $19,554 | $30,885 |
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| 2023 |
$14,054 | $19,750 | $31,578 |
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| 2024 |
$14,335 | $19,952 | $32,190 |
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Books & Supplies cost
The average books & supplies cost of Massachusetts colleges in 2024 is $1,149. The books & supplies cost rose 99.62% from last year. The following table and chart describes the 2024 books & supplies cost and cost changes over last 5 years.
2024 Average Books & Supplies cost for Massachusetts Universities and Colleges
| Books & Supplies |
|---|
| 2020 | $1,108 |
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| 2021 | $1,135 |
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| 2022 | $1,131 |
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| 2023 | $1,153 |
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| 2024 | $1,149 |
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Average Living cost
The average living cost of Massachusetts colleges in 2024 is $19,011 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $17,013 living off campus. 70 schools have on-campus living facilities in Massachusetts State. The on-campus living cost rose 104.56% and off-campus cost rose 107.00% from last year.
The following table and chart describes the 2024 living cost and compares to last 5 years.
2024 Average Living cost for Massachusetts Universities and Colleges
| On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| 2020 | $17,000 | $14,746 |
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| 2021 | $17,199 | $15,021 |
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| 2022 | $17,588 | $15,301 |
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| 2023 | $18,182 | $15,900 |
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| 2024 | $19,011 | $17,013 |
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