2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Massachusetts is $13,192 for Residents and $24,604 for Others

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Massachusetts is $13,192 for Massachusetts residents and $24,604 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Massachusetts, the average tuition & fees are $49,305 regardless of residency.

For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Massachusetts is $16,815 for Massachusetts residents and $20,283 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Massachusetts, the average graduate tuition is $33,364.

The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $19,051 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $16,433. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.

The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.

The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Massachusetts is $32,061 for residents and $43,472 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $69,815. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $7,227 for Massachusetts residents and $12,487 for out-of-state students.

The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.

2024 Average Cost of Colleges in Massachusetts
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$32,061	$43,472
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$7,227	$12,487
Private 4 Years Colleges	$69,815

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Massachusetts, 143 out of 152 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 43 public and 63 private colleges in Massachusetts.

The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Massachusetts is $13,192 for Massachusetts residents and $24,604 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $45,948

At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $5,703 for residents and $10,962 for out-of-state students.

2024 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Massachusetts
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$13,192	$24,604
Private 4 Years Colleges	$45,948
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$5,703	$10,962
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)	$16,396

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Massachusetts, 73 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Massachusetts is $14,098 for Massachusetts residents and $15,647 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $32,467

2024 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Massachusetts
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State
Public Schools	$14,098	$15,647
Private Schools	$32,467

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Massachusetts is $424 for Massachusetts residents and $789 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,392

For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $796 for Massachusetts residents and $927 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $1,269

2024 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Massachusetts
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges	$424	$789
Private 4 Years Colleges	$1,392
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$163	$383
Graduate
Public Schools	$796	$927
Private Schools	$1,269

Average Living Costs at colleges in Massachusetts

At colleges in Massachusetts, the average living cost is $19,051 when a student lives on campus facility and $16,433 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.

2024 Average Living Cost of colleges in Massachusetts
	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Public Schools	$17,546	$14,853
Private Schools	$19,413	$17,147

Most Searched Massachusetts Colleges (last 30 days)

Undergraduate

Harvard University Private, four-years | Cambridge
University of Massachusetts-Amherst Public, four-years | Amherst
Northeastern University Private, four-years | Boston
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Private, four-years | Cambridge
Boston University Private, four-years | Boston
Boston College Private, four-years | Chestnut Hill
Amherst College Private, four-years | Amherst
Tufts University Private, four-years | Medford
Babson College Private, four-years | Wellesley
Emerson College Private, four-years | Boston

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Graduate

Tufts University Private, four-years | Medford
Boston University Private, four-years | Boston
Emerson College Private, four-years | Boston
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Public, four-years | North Dartmouth
Northeastern University Private, four-years | Boston
Harvard University Private, four-years | Cambridge
Lesley University Private, four-years | Cambridge
MCPHS University Private, four-years | Boston
William James College Private, four-years | Newton
Worcester State University Public, four-years | Worcester

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Online Schools

Harvard University Private, four-years | Cambridge
Lesley University Private, four-years | Cambridge
Bunker Hill Community College Public, 2-4 years | Boston
Assumption University Private, four-years | Worcester
Emerson College Private, four-years | Boston
Bridgewater State University Public, four-years | Bridgewater
Wentworth Institute of Technology Private, four-years | Boston
Regis College Private, four-years | Weston
Boston Architectural College Private, four-years | Boston
Massachusetts College of Art and Design Public, four-years | Boston

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Technical Colleges

Monty Tech Public, Less than 2-years | Fitchburg
National Aviation Academy of New England Private, 2-4 years | Concord
Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics Private, Less than 2-years | Woburn
Spa Tech Institute-Westboro Private, Less than 2-years | Westborough
Lincoln Technical Institute-Somerville Private, Less than 2-years | Somerville
Northeastern University Private, four-years | Boston
Millennium Training Institute Private, Less than 2-years | Woburn
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts Private, Less than 2-years | North Andover
Lowell Academy Hairstyling Institute Private, Less than 2-years | Lowell
Jupiter Beauty Academy Private, Less than 2-years | Boston

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2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Massachusetts is $13,192 for Residents and $24,604 for Others

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

Tuition per Credit Hour

Average Living Costs at colleges in Massachusetts

Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Massachusetts

Highest Graduate Tuition in Massachusetts