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Community-college tuition in Massachusetts

Published in-state tuition for community colleges in Massachusetts, ranked highest to lowest. Use this as a quick reference for comparing the published price tag across institutions; for a full picture of what you'll actually pay, see each college's profile and our cost-and-aid guide for Massachusetts.

  1. Bard College at Simon's RockGreat Barrington, MA$68,780
  2. Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of NursingMedford, MA$31,038
  3. Laboure College of HealthcareMilton, MA$30,618
  4. FINE Mortuary CollegeNorwood, MA$19,450
  5. Quincy CollegeQuincy, MA$8,938
  6. Urban College of BostonBoston, MA$7,608
  7. Northern Essex Community CollegeHaverhill, MA$6,732
  8. Quinsigamond Community CollegeWorcester, MA$6,262
  9. Bunker Hill Community CollegeBoston, MA$6,168
  10. Berkshire Community CollegePittsfield, MA$6,164
  11. Mount Wachusett Community CollegeGardner, MA$6,160
  12. Middlesex Community CollegeBedford, MA$6,048
  13. Roxbury Community CollegeRoxbury Crossing, MA$6,024
  14. Cape Cod Community CollegeWest Barnstable, MA$6,000
  15. Holyoke Community CollegeHolyoke, MA$5,988
  16. Springfield Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MA$5,904
  17. Massachusetts Bay Community CollegeWellesley Hills, MA$5,856
  18. Bristol Community CollegeFall River, MA$5,832
  19. Greenfield Community CollegeGreenfield, MA$5,810
  20. Massasoit Community CollegeBrockton, MA$5,376
  21. North Shore Community CollegeDanvers, MA$5,352

How to read this table

The published rate is what the institution charges before financial aid is applied. Massachusetts community colleges are funded through a combination of state appropriations, local tax support (in many states), and student tuition; the public colleges on this list are required to publish their tuition schedules and report them annually to the U.S. Department of Education. Private nonprofit and private for-profit two-year colleges in Massachusetts report similarly but may not benefit from state subsidy, which is why their tuition rates can be substantially higher.

Tuition alone is the smallest component of a community-college cost decision for most students. The full annual cost of attendance — including required fees, books, supplies, transportation, and (when applicable) room and board — is consistently several times the tuition figure shown here. Federal Pell Grants, state grant programs in Massachusetts, and institutional aid typically reduce the out-of-pocket cost dramatically, often to zero for the lowest-income students. Always file the FAFSA before you decide which community college is most affordable for you personally; the answer based on real cost is frequently different from the answer based on sticker price.

If you are not a Massachusetts resident, expect a meaningfully higher tuition rate at most public community colleges in the state. Out-of-state tuition is reported on each college's full profile.