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2022 Massachusetts Best Colleges Tuition Comparison

2022 Massachusetts Best Colleges Tuition Comparison
This page compares the best colleges in Massachusetts with tuition, admission, and more academic facts (Ranking data from College Evaluator). For the academic year 2021-2022, Harvard University rank first in the best Massachusetts college ranking and Massachusetts Institute of Technology is placed in second.

Admission Comparison Between Best Colleges in Massachusetts

All colleges ranked in the best Massachusetts colleges are private schools. The schools' average acceptance rate is 17.40% where Harvard University has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 5% and Brandeis University has the highest rate of 33%. Total 135,873 students are attending one of the best Massachusetts schools where Boston University has the largest population with 32,718 students and Amherst College has the smallest number of students (1,745 students). The average graduation rate is 93.30% and the average students to faculty ratio is 8.70:1 at those colleges.
The following table shows the academic information and key facts of the best Massachusetts colleges including acceptance rate, graduation rate, student population, and students to faculty ratio.
Table. Massachusetts Best Colleges Overview
RankName Acceptance RateSAT ScoreGraduation RatePopulationStudent-Faculty Ratio
1Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
5%1,52098%30,3917:1 (14.29 %)
2Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
7%1,54596%11,2543:1 (33.33 %)
3Williams College
Williamstown, MA
15%1,48096%1,9876:1 (16.67 %)
4Amherst College
Amherst, MA
12%1,49595%1,7457:1 (14.29 %)
5Tufts University
Medford, MA
16%1,45594%12,2199:1 (11.11 %)
6Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
20%1,43594%2,2808:1 (12.50 %)
7Boston University
Boston, MA
20%1,40589%32,71810:1 (10.00 %)
8Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
26%1,41592%14,93413:1 (7.69 %)
9Northeastern University
Boston, MA
20%1,47590%22,90514:1 (7.14 %)
10Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
33%1,41589%5,44010:1 (10.00 %)
Average17.40%1,46493.30%135,873 (Total)8.70:1 (11.49 %)

Best Massachusetts Colleges 2022 Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimated Costs

The following table lists 2021-2022 tuition & fees and compares them between the best Massachusetts colleges. The 2021-2022 costs are officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for the academic year 2022-2023 are calculated and estimated based on each school's rate of tuition change from 2021 to 2022.

For the undergraduate programs, the average tuition & fees of the best Massachusetts colleges is $59,272 where Tufts University has the most expensive costs at $63,000 and Massachusetts Institute of Technology has the lowest amount of tuition at $53,450. The average graduate tuition & fees of the best Massachusetts colleges is $49,461 where Williams College has the highest tuition with $59,728 and Northeastern University has the lowest amount of graduate school tuition with $26,095.
UndergraduateGraduate
Table. Best Massachusetts Colleges 2022 Undergraduate Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation
RankSchool Name2022 Tuition & Fees2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
1Harvard University $55,587$57,219
2Massachusetts Institute of Technology $53,450$53,450
3Williams College $59,660$70,551
4Amherst College $61,150$61,411
5Tufts University $63,000$65,213
6Wellesley College $60,752$63,147
7Boston University $59,816$61,612
8Boston College $61,706$63,248
9Northeastern University $57,592$59,815
10Brandeis University $60,006$62,496
Average$59,272$61,816
Table. Best Massachusetts Colleges 2022 Graduate School Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation
RankSchool Name2022 Tuition & Fees2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
1Harvard University $52,170$53,731
2Massachusetts Institute of Technology $56,719$56,719
3Williams College $59,728$60,108
4Amherst College --
5Tufts University $55,216$55,264
6Wellesley College --
7Boston University $59,418$61,223
8Boston College $32,722$33,534
9Northeastern University $26,095$26,643
10Brandeis University $53,618$55,223
Average$49,461$50,306

Massachusetts Colleges Tuition Trends Over The Current Decade(The 2010s)

There are 194 colleges in Massachusetts State - 43 public and 151 private schools. The average tuition & fees of public schools are $7,625 for Massachusetts residents and $15,524 for others in 2017. It increase 4.90% from last year and 20.20% from 2010 cumulatively. For private schools, the average tuition & fees are $34,675 which are increased 5.31% from last year and 23.58% from 2010 cumulatively.


Tuition & Fees Trends of Massachusetts Colleges from 2010 to 2017

Next table and charts illustrates the tuition changes from 2010 to 2017 for Massachusetts colleges and universities. The costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education and due to the data availability, the avarage amount mainly based on 2-4 years and 4 years colleges and universities.
Undergraduate (Public) Undergraduate (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For Massachusetts public schools, the 2017 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $7,625 which has increased by 28.11% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $15,524 which has risen by 20.20%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 2.89% while last year increase rate was 4.90%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Massachusetts Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
In-State Costs$5,952$6,305$6,643$6,689$6,876$7,129$7,625
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%5.93%5.36%0.70%2.79%3.68%6.96%
Cumulative Rates0.00%5.93%11.61%12.39%15.53%19.78%28.11%
Out-of-State Costs$12,915$13,387$13,847$14,094$14,411$14,799$15,524
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%3.65%3.44%1.78%2.25%2.69%4.90%
Cumulative Rates0.00%3.65%7.21%9.12%11.58%14.59%20.20%
For private schools in Massachusetts state, the 2017 undergraduate tuition & fees are $34,675 which has increased by 23.58% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 3.37% while last year increase rate was 5.31%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Massachusetts Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
Tuition & Fees$28,059$28,947$30,154$31,088$32,000$32,927$34,675
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%3.17%4.17%3.10%2.93%2.90%5.31%
Cumulative Rates0.00%3.17%7.47%10.80%14.05%17.35%23.58%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of Massachusetts public schools are $12,078 which has increased by 21.55% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $17,560 which has risen by 27.23%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 3.89% while last year increase rate was 10.85%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Massachusetts Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
In-State Costs$9,936$9,234$9,627$9,956$10,230$10,719$12,078
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%-7.07%4.26%3.42%2.75%4.78%12.68%
Cumulative Rates0.00%-7.07%-3.12%0.20%2.96%7.88%21.55%
Out-of-State Costs$13,802$13,626$14,212$14,720$15,124$15,841$17,560
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%-1.28%4.30%3.57%2.75%4.74%10.85%
Cumulative Rates0.00%-1.28%2.97%6.65%9.58%14.77%27.23%
For private graduate schools in Massachusetts state, the 2017 tuition & fees are $26,693 which has increased by 17.35% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 2.47846% while last year increase rate was 2.76%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Massachusetts Colleges
2010-20112011-20122012-20132013-20142014-20152015-20162016-2017
Tuition & Fees$22,747$23,566$24,709$25,292$25,674$25,975$26,693
Year-to-Year Rates0.00%3.60%4.85%2.36%1.51%1.17%2.76%
Cumulative Rates0.00%3.60%8.63%11.19%12.87%14.19%17.35%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Massachusetts college cost trends.

10 Most Popular Colleges In Massachusetts State - Tuition Comparison

This page introduce the most popular colleges and universities in Massachusetts State. The popularity is calculated based on viewed and saved count last 6 months. Below, you can compare general academic facts including acceptance rate, student population, and graduate rate between the popular Massachusetts schools. In addition, you can compare tuition & fees of those colleges and estimate for future academic year.

General Academic Factors Comparison Between 10 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In Massachusetts State

In most popular schools in Massachusetts, there are 1 public and 9 private schools. Next table shows academic information and general characteristics of the 10 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts State including acceptance ratio, graduation rates, student population, and student to faculty rates.
Table. 10 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In Massachusetts State Overview
Name Acceptance RatesGraduation RatesPopulationStudent Faculty Ratio
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
6%97%29,908 1:7 (14.29 %)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
8%93%11,376 1:3 (33.33 %)
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
28%86%20,381 1:14 (7.14 %)
Boston University
Boston, MA
33%87%32,695 1:12 (8.33 %)
Tufts University
Medford, MA
16%92%11,489 1:9 (11.11 %)
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA
34%90%5,729 1:10 (10.00 %)
Suffolk University
Boston, MA
82%59%7,461 1:13 (7.69 %)
Williams College
Williamstown, MA
18%94%2,150 1:7 (14.29 %)
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
29%93%14,466 1:14 (7.14 %)
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA
81%59%10,998 1:19 (5.26 %)

2017 Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimated Costs

Next table list 2016-2017 tuition & fees and compares the costs between 10 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts State. The 2016-2017 costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for year 2017-2018 are calculated and estimated based on each school's previous tuition change rates. See school's tuition page for detail description.
UndergraduateGraduate Living Costs
Table. 2017 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation
2017 Tuition & Fees2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Harvard University $47,074$47,074
Massachusetts Institute of Technology $48,452$48,452
Northeastern University $47,653$47,653
Boston University $50,240$50,240
Tufts University $52,430$52,430
Brandeis University $51,245$51,245
Suffolk University $35,578$35,578
Williams College $51,790$51,790
Boston College $51,296$51,296
Bridgewater State University $9,603$15,743 $9,603$15,743
Average$9,603$45,150$9,603$45,150
Table. 2017 Graduate School Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation
2017 Tuition & Fees2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Harvard University $44,384$44,384
Massachusetts Institute of Technology $51,248$51,248
Northeastern University $22,913$22,913
Boston University $49,886$49,886
Tufts University $50,736$50,736
Brandeis University $48,595$48,595
Suffolk University $32,385$32,385
Williams College $50,337$50,337
Boston College $27,306$27,306
Bridgewater State University $10,238$10,238 $10,238$10,238
Average$10,238$38,802$10,238$38,802
Table. 2017 Living Costs Comparison and 2018 Estimation
2017 Living Costs2018 Estimated Living Costs
On-CampusOff-campusOn-CampusOff-Campus
Harvard University $18,826- $18,826-
Massachusetts Institute of Technology $16,026- $16,026-
Northeastern University $16,850$16,850 $16,850$16,850
Boston University $16,820$16,820 $16,820$16,820
Tufts University $14,960$14,960 $14,960$14,960
Brandeis University $15,880$12,830 $15,880$12,830
Suffolk University $17,255$17,957 $17,255$17,957
Williams College $15,840- $15,840-
Boston College $15,518$11,900 $15,518$11,900
Bridgewater State University $15,000$15,000 $15,000$15,000
Average $16,297$15,188 $16,297$15,188