by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Massachusetts Bay Community College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our MassBay Community College cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Massachusetts Bay Community College ran about $10,320 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. If you were a Massachusetts resident, the yearly charges were $5,376.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $5,520 | $4,800 | $10,320 |
| In-State | $576 | $4,800 | $5,376 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Massachusetts Bay Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Massachusetts Bay Community College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $10,320 for out-of-state students.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,376 a year to attend MassBay Community College, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
The chart below shows how MassBay Community College compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | New England | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Massachusetts Bay Community College Financial Aid.
In-state MassBay Community College tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 1.89% over the past five years. Massachusetts residents may pay an estimated $5,581 this school year.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at MassBay Community College to be $11,267, and $22,963 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 0.96% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $10,518 if the percentage increases stay the same.
For two years This means an estimated $21,138 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at MassBay Community College, and $42,682 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at MassBay Community College.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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