by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts came in at $12,436 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $21,381. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for came to $11,406 in-state and $11,406 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,030 | $9,975 |
| Fees | $11,406 | $11,406 |
| Total | $12,436 | $21,381 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,030 | $9,975 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,030 | $9,975 |
| One Year Ago | $1,030 | $9,975 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,030 | $9,975 |
The chart here shows how tuition at MCLA has tracked over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.85%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $12,790. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.63%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $21,729.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,790 | $21,729 |
| In 2 Years | $13,154 | $22,082 |
| In 3 Years | $13,529 | $22,441 |
| In 4 Years | $13,914 | $22,806 |
| In 5 Years | $14,310 | $23,177 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $89,058, compared with about $53,387 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, go to the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Financial Aid page.
