by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Massachusetts Bay Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Massachusetts Bay Community College came in at $5,856 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $10,800. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for amounted to $5,280 in-state and $5,280 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $576 | $5,520 |
| Fees | $5,280 | $5,280 |
| Total | $5,856 | $10,800 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does Massachusetts Bay Community College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Massachusetts Bay Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Massachusetts Bay Community College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Massachusetts Bay Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Massachusetts Bay Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $576 | $5,520 |
| Two Years Ago | $576 | $5,520 |
| One Year Ago | $576 | $5,520 |
| Most Recent Year | $576 | $5,520 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at MassBay Community College has trended over the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
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On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.91%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $6,026. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.53%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $10,965.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,026 | $10,965 |
| In 2 Years | $6,201 | $11,133 |
| In 3 Years | $6,381 | $11,303 |
| In 4 Years | $6,566 | $11,476 |
| In 5 Years | $6,757 | $11,651 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $44,877, or about $25,174 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Massachusetts Bay Community College, go to the Massachusetts Bay Community College Financial Aid page.
