The Cheapest Colleges in Massachusetts by In State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university and you are a resident of Massachusetts these are the least expensive in state colleges to consider.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published in state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published in state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Massachusetts list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Massachusetts tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Massachusetts are listed by one year's in state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Massachusetts? Leading the colleges list is University of Phoenix Boston Campus in Braintree with an in state total cost of $17,310.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | In State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#21 Saint John's SeminaryBrighton, Private Not For Profit |
$36,815 | NA | NA |
#22 Eastern Nazarene CollegeQuincy, Private Not For Profit |
$37,508 | 58 | 73 |
#23 Gordon CollegeWenham, Private Not For Profit |
$38,910 | 60 | 80 |
#24 Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of TheologyBrookline, Private Not For Profit |
$39,282 | NA | NA |
#25 Boston Architectural CollegeBoston, Private Not For Profit |
$39,344 | NA | NA |
#26 Bay State CollegeBoston, Private For Profit |
$43,800 | NA | NA |
#27 Laboure CollegeBoston, Private Not For Profit |
$46,013 | NA | NA |
#28 Pine Manor CollegeChestnut Hill, Private Not For Profit |
$46,230 | NA | NA |
#29 Lesley UniversityCambridge, Private Not For Profit |
$47,620 | NA | NA |
#30 Bay Path UniversityLongmeadow, Private Not For Profit |
$50,180 | 52 | 76 |
#31 Mount Ida CollegeNewton, Private Not For Profit |
$50,400 | NA | NA |
#32 Newbury College BrooklineBrookline, Private Not For Profit |
$51,940 | NA | NA |
#33 Wheelock CollegeBoston, Private Not For Profit |
$52,125 | NA | NA |
#34 Montserrat College of ArtBeverly, Private Not For Profit |
$52,350 | NA | NA |
#35 Fisher CollegeBoston, Private Not For Profit |
$52,500 | 44 | 22 |
#36 Nichols CollegeDudley, Private Not For Profit |
$52,650 | 35 | 3 |
#37 Endicott CollegeBeverly, Private Not For Profit |
$54,373 | NA | NA |
#38 Wentworth Institute of TechnologyBoston, Private Not For Profit |
$54,570 | 57 | 14 |
#39 Becker CollegeWorcester, Private Not For Profit |
$54,910 | NA | NA |
#40 Springfield CollegeSpringfield, Private Not For Profit |
$55,000 | 69 | 74 |