MassArt 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,200

Cost of attendance at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,800

Cost of attendance at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Massachusetts College of Art and Design was $24,772. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at MassArt

MassArt net price calculator

$24,772

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Massachusetts's average	$17,351
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of MassArt for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$24,772	$1,376 (6%)	$17,476	$19,485	$21,803	$27,132	$28,561
2021	$23,396	$1,792 (7%)	$16,572	$19,532	$22,098	$25,290	$27,324
2020	$25,188	$1,966 (8%)	$18,422	$19,926	$23,949	$26,346	$27,112
2019	$23,222	$1,179 (5%)	$18,319	$21,589	$22,819	$24,814	$26,761
2018	$22,043	$348 (2%)	$17,808	$17,835	$20,032	$22,058	$24,681
2017	$21,695	$418 (2%)	$17,749	$18,460	$20,801	$22,320	$25,614
2016	$21,277	$57	$17,717	$19,426	$22,732	$24,085	$25,440
2015	$21,334	$2,265 (12%)	$16,922	$17,976	$21,824	$24,106	$24,534
2014	$19,069	--	$15,601	$16,395	$18,773	$23,890	$24,620

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Massachusetts College of Art and Design's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$31,900	No change	$14,200	$15,700	$2,000
2021	$31,900	$1,200 (4%)	$14,200	$15,700	$2,000
2020	$30,700	$500 (2%)	$13,700	$15,000	$2,000
2019	$30,200	$500 (2%)	$13,200	$14,900	$2,100
2018	$29,700	$800 (3%)	$12,700	$14,900	$2,100
2017	$28,900	$500 (2%)	$12,200	$14,600	$2,100
2016	$28,400	$900 (3%)	$11,725	$14,575	$2,100
2015	$27,500	$1,500 (6%)	$11,225	$14,175	$2,100
2014	$26,000	No change	$10,400	$13,500	$2,100
2013	$26,000	--	$10,400	$13,500	$2,100

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at MassArt? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $14,800 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at MassArt is $1,644 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: MassArt estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, MassArt estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $900

If living off-campus, with family: $4,200

If living off-campus, not with family: $900
How much is MassArt application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $70 and $90 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: MassArt offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Massachusetts College of Art and Design cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$450	$800
For out-of-state students	$450	$800

Housing and Meal

**MassArt requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Massachusetts College of Art and Design for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$14,800	919
2021	N/A	N/A	$14,800	919
2020	N/A	N/A	$14,100	919
2019	N/A	N/A	$13,500	919
2018	N/A	N/A	$13,500	919
2017	N/A	N/A	$13,100	919
2016	N/A	N/A	$13,175	919

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Massachusetts College of Art and Design during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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