MCLA 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,306

Cost of attendance at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 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

$20,251

Cost of attendance at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 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 Liberal Arts was $14,902. 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 MCLA

MCLA net price calculator

$14,902

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 MCLA 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	$14,902	$122	$13,645	$13,643	$13,949	$16,889	$19,160
2021	$14,780	$638 (4%)	$12,317	$10,413	$16,502	$18,614	$19,391
2020	$15,418	$296 (2%)	$12,587	$13,325	$16,846	$19,280	$21,705
2019	$15,714	$839 (5%)	$14,262	$15,113	$17,631	$19,869	$21,435
2018	$16,553	$1,518 (10%)	$14,182	$15,179	$17,488	$19,716	$20,809
2017	$15,035	$698 (5%)	$12,614	$12,687	$15,727	$17,875	$20,613
2016	$14,337	$798 (6%)	$12,238	$13,097	$16,745	$18,740	$20,248
2015	$13,539	$61	$10,364	$10,754	$16,041	$17,233	$19,057
2014	$13,600	--	$11,550	$12,776	$14,942	$17,620	$18,056

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts'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	$25,928	$636 (3%)	$11,306	$13,422	$1,200
2021	$25,292	$704 (3%)	$11,433	$12,659	$1,200
2020	$24,588	$470 (2%)	$10,930	$12,458	$1,200
2019	$24,118	$800 (3%)	$10,559	$12,359	$1,200
2018	$23,318	$544 (2%)	$10,135	$11,983	$1,200
2017	$22,774	$946 (4%)	$9,875	$11,699	$1,200
2016	$21,828	$660 (3%)	$9,475	$11,153	$1,200
2015	$21,168	$2,086 (11%)	$8,975	$10,993	$1,200
2014	$19,082	$331 (2%)	$8,525	$9,357	$1,200
2013	$18,751	--	$8,525	$9,056	$1,170

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does MCLA provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,020 dormitories available to its students at $7,240 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at MCLA is $804 per month.
Does MCLA provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at MCLA for one academic year is $5,044, which works out to $560 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: MCLA estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, MCLA 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: $3,395

If living off-campus, with family: $3,595

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,395
How much is MCLA application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $50.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: MCLA offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$43	$202
For out-of-state students	$416	$202

Housing and Meal

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,044	$7,240	N/A	1,020
2021	$4,717	$7,196	N/A	1,020
2020	$4,780	$6,650	N/A	1,020
2019	$4,630	$6,350	N/A	1,020
2018	$4,474	$6,050	N/A	1,020
2017	$4,328	$5,750	N/A	1,020
2016	$4,328	$5,500	N/A	1,020

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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