MassBay is proud to be the most affordable higher education option in MetroWest. While most Massachusetts residents who don't hold a bachelor's degree can attend MassBay for free and do not have to pay tuition and fees, below is an explanation of tuition and fees at MassBay for students who are ineligible for free community college and how we compare to comparable schools.
In-State, Massachusetts Resident Cost — $244 per credit. This includes $24 for Tuition and $220 for the All College Fee.
Out-of-State, Non-Resident Cost — $450 per credit. This includes $230 for Tuition and $220 for the All College Fee.
NEBHE Cost* — $256 per credit. This includes $36 for Tuition and $220 for the All College Fee.
Most MassBay classes are three or four credits.
* New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) provides residents of other New England states an opportunity to attend MassBay, paying a reduced out-of-state tuition charge. Please contact Admissions for additional information.
Non-Credit Courses — Costs vary. Please see more about our Continuing Education courses.
Tuition and Fees are subject to change without notice.
Transcript Fee Online | $10.00 $3.50 |
Health Insurance (waivable) Spring (1/1 - 8/31) | $3,573.00 $2,382.00 |
| AR | Art | $25.00 |
| AB | Auto-BMW | $60.00 |
AI | Auto-General Studies | $60.00 |
| AS | Auto-GM | $60.00 |
| AT | Auto-Toyota | $60.00 |
| AY | Auto-Chrysler | $60.00 |
| BI | Biology w/4 credits | $35.00 |
| BT | Biotechnology | $60.00 |
| CH | Chemistry w/ 4 credits | $35.00 |
CS CY | Computer Sci Central Processing | $35.00 $60.00 |
| EE | Electrical Engineering | $25.00 |
| EM | EMT | $60.00 |
| EV | Env. Sciences | $35.00 |
| HL | Health Sciences | $35.00 |
| MC | Medical Coding | $35.00 |
| MN | Mechanical Engineering CAD | $35.00 |
| MO | Medical Office | $35.00 |
| MR | Medical Records | $35.00 |
| NU | Nursing - RN | $80.00 |
| PN | Nursing - LPN | $80.00 |
| PY | Physics | $35.00 |
| PB | Phlebotomy | $70.00 |
| PM | Paramedicine | $70.00 |
| PO | Photography | $25.00 |
| RT | Radiologic Technology | $70.00 |
| SC | Integrated Science | $35.00 |
SX | Surgical Technology | $70.00 |
TO | Tomography | $35.00 |
The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education sets Day Tuition rates for each of the public colleges in Massachusetts. Each individual college bills the students and when collected, it is remitted to the Commonwealth as a general-purpose revenue. The Commonwealth appropriates maintenance funding to each campus to subsidize the cost of education for day students.
Local Boards of Trustees do not have tuition rate setting abilities, they do however have the ability to establish and set fees. The Board of Trustees of MassBay has established the All College Fee which pays for most of the general educational and administrative costs to operate the college. This fee also includes an allocation that helps to fund student activities.
Course/Lab fees help the College to defray part of the additional costs that are associated with expensive laboratory, clinical and/or technical intensive programs.
Student Health Insurance is mandatory. Massachusetts State Law requires health insurance for all students carrying nine (9) or more credit hours. Charges may be waived online, for the annual coverage, through October 24, 2022, if the student is covered by a comparable policy.
Health insurance is mandatory for all students in the Health Profession Programs regardless of the number of credits. Students interested in purchasing or unable to waive the insurance may review the Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan coverage:
https://www.gallagherstudent.com/students/student-home.php →
Health insurance waivers are processed ONLINE through your Bay Navigator Self Service. The online waiver is the only method to waive coverage. All online waivers must be completed at registration time, by the due date of the bill or prior to add/drop period ending, otherwise the charge will remain on your bill and payment will be required.