How much has North Shore CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

17.99%

In-State

8.08%

Out-of-State

North Shore CC's tuition & fees has increased from $10,104 (2015) to $10,920 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 8.08% over the past 10 years.

North Shore CC'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 24.05% from 2015 ($26,004).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, North Shore CC's COA is $32,258, which is increased by 2.82% from last year.

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

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$20,436$26,004-
2016-17 --$20,748$26,3161.20%
2017-18 --$20,844$26,4120.36%
2018-19 --$21,084$26,6520.91%
2019-20 --$21,156$26,7240.27%
2020-21 --$21,252$26,8200.36%
2021-22 --$21,252$26,820
2022-23 --$21,252$26,820
2023-24 --$25,806$31,37416.98%
2024-25 --$26,690$32,2582.82%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 8.08% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $6,168. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at North Shore Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$4,536$10,104-
2016-17$4,848$10,4163.09%
2017-18$4,944$10,5120.92%
2018-19$5,184$10,7522.28%
2019-20$5,256$10,8240.67%
2020-21$5,352$10,9200.89%
2021-22$5,352$10,920
2022-23$5,352$10,920
2023-24$5,352$10,920
2024-25$5,352$10,920
North Shore Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,600, and it has increased 33.33% from the year 2015 to 2025.

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

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 9.73% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at North Shore Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$14,700-
2016-17$14,700
2017-18$14,700
2018-19$14,700
2019-20$14,700
2020-21$14,700
2021-22$14,700
2022-23$14,700
2023-24$18,85428.26%
2024-25$19,7384.69%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

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

20252024Increase Rate
North Shore Community College$10,920
($5,352)		$10,920
($5,352)		-
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%
Massasoit Community College$10,320
($5,376)		$10,320
($5,376)		-

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