Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Massachusetts Bay Community College, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
Here’s what this page covers:
Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $24 for every credit hour. For out-of-state students the figure is $230 per credit.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $24 | $230 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any grant aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Massachusetts Bay Community College are shown below.
Required fees account for added up 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 totals above are for instruction and do not cover room and board costs.
Below is how tuition at Massachusetts Bay Community College has changed over recent 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 |
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Massachusetts Bay Community College, take a look at the Massachusetts Bay Community College Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Massachusetts Bay Community College Tuition & Fees page.