How much has Massachusetts Bay CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

30.25%

In-State

14.41%

Out-of-State

Massachusetts Bay CC's tuition & fees has increased from $9,440 (2015) to $10,800 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 14.41% over the past 10 years.

Massachusetts Bay CC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Massachusetts's average increase rate of 13.51%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 3.69% from 2015 ($24,744).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Massachusetts Bay CC's COA is $25,658, which is increased by 2.25% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Massachusetts Bay CC's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$19,800$24,744-
2016-17 --$19,706$24,650-0.38%
2017-18 --$19,986$24,9301.14%
2018-19 --$17,098$22,042-11.58%
2019-20 --$17,242$22,1860.65%
2020-21 --$17,786$22,7302.45%
2021-22 --$17,786$22,730
2022-23 --$19,910$24,8549.34%
2023-24 --$20,150$25,0940.97%
2024-25 --$20,714$25,6582.25%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 14.41% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $5,520. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Massachusetts Bay Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$4,496$9,440-
2016-17$4,808$9,7523.31%
2017-18$5,088$10,0322.87%
2018-19$5,088$10,032
2019-20$5,232$10,1761.44%
2020-21$5,376$10,3201.42%
2021-22$5,376$10,320
2022-23$5,376$10,320
2023-24$5,616$10,5602.33%
2024-25$5,856$10,8002.27%
Massachusetts Bay Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $2,000, and it has increased 66.67% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,200-
2016-17$1,200
2017-18$1,200
2018-19$1,60033.33%
2019-20$1,600
2020-21$2,00025.00%
2021-22$2,000
2022-23$2,000
2023-24$2,000
2024-25$2,000

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 25.91% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Massachusetts Bay Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$14,104-
2016-17$13,698-2.88%
2017-18$13,698
2018-19$10,410-24.00%
2019-20$10,410
2020-21$10,410
2021-22$10,410
2022-23$12,53420.40%
2023-24$12,534
2024-25$12,8582.58%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Massachusetts Bay Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Massachusetts Bay Community College$10,800
($5,856)		$10,560
($5,616)		2.27%
Bunker Hill Community College$11,112
($6,168)		$10,464
($5,520)		6.19%
Middlesex Community College$12,170
($6,098)		$12,170
($6,098)		-
Quinsigamond Community College$11,206
($6,262)		$10,918
($5,974)		2.64%
Bristol Community College$10,776
($5,832)		$10,356
($5,412)		4.06%
North Shore Community College$10,920
($5,352)		$10,920
($5,352)		-

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