How much has MWCC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

18.74%

In-State

9.62%

Out-of-State

MWCC's tuition & fees has increased from $10,108 (2015) to $11,080 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 9.62% over the past 10 years.

MWCC's tuition increase rate is lower than the Massachusetts's average increase rate of 13.51%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower 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 21.59% from 2015 ($22,208).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, MWCC's COA is $27,003, which is increased by 0.96% from last year.

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

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 9.62% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $5,560. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Mount Wachusett Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$5,188$10,108-
2016-17$5,188$10,108
2017-18$5,428$10,3482.37%
2018-19$5,548$10,4681.16%
2019-20$5,668$10,5881.15%
2020-21$5,668$10,588
2021-22$5,668$10,588
2022-23$5,760$10,6800.87%
2023-24$6,000$10,9202.25%
2024-25$6,160$11,0801.47%
Mount Wachusett Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,540, and it has increased 28.33% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,200-
2016-17$1,200
2017-18$1,200
2018-19$1,40016.67%
2019-20$1,400
2020-21$1,400
2021-22$1,4604.29%
2022-23$1,460
2023-24$1,5405.48%
2024-25$1,540

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 22.04% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Mount Wachusett Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$10,900-
2016-17$11,1001.83%
2017-18$11,100
2018-19$11,4302.97%
2019-20$12,3307.87%
2020-21$12,330
2021-22$13,3208.03%
2022-23$13,5401.65%
2023-24$14,2855.50%
2024-25$14,3830.69%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

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

20252024Increase Rate
Mount Wachusett Community College$11,080
($6,160)		$10,920
($6,000)		1.47%
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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