Types of Aid
There are a wide range of different aid options available to undergraduate applicants.
Costs & Aid → For Undergraduates
Cost of Attendance
View our tuition and cost of attendance for undergraduate students.
Knowing your Cost of Attendance (COA) will help you gain a full understanding of the financial investment required to attend MassArt. Your COA is not the amount you will be billed for by the college, but rather the estimated cost of completing a full academic year as a full-time student. While it includes direct costs billed by the college, such as tuition, it also reflects indirect costs such as art supplies, books and personal living expenses.
If accepted to MassArt, you’ll receive a personalized COA in your Offer Letter in Financial Aid Self Service that lists:
- Tuition and fees payable to MassArt
- An estimate for housing and food for renting an off campus apartment
- Books, course materials, supplies and equipment, including the cost of a computer (for
incoming students) - Transportation
- Miscellaneous personal expenses
We calculate your COA based on your residency status as well as the information you provide about your living arrangements. If your living arrangements change, please notify the Office of Student Financial Assistance so we can update your COA.
Estimated 2024-2025 Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
| For Students Living On-campus | MA Resident | New England Resident | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $15,400 | $34,700 | $43,400 |
| On-Campus Housing and Food (Meal Plan*) | $19,412 | $19,412 | $19,412 |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment (non-billed expense) | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Transportation (non-billed expense) | $810 | $810 | $810 |
| Miscellaneous personal expenses (non-billed expense) | $2,108 | $2,108 | $2,108 |
| Estimate for computer for remote/hybrid learning (non-billed expense)** | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Totals | $41,230 | $60,530 | $69,230 |
Please Note:
*The “On-Campus Housing and Food (Meal Plan)” amount is the average cost of living in a MassArt residence hall with a Silver declining balance meal plan; the actual cost of on-campus housing and food (meal plan) will vary by room assignment.
**The “Estimated computer expense for remote/hybrid learning” is only included in incoming student budgets.
For students living off campus, the “Living Expenses (housing and food) (non-billed expense)” amount is adjusted to $15,960.
For students living at home or with relatives, the “Living Expenses (housing and food)
(non-billed expense)” amount is adjusted to $4,788 and the “Transportation (non-billed expense)” amount is adjusted to $3,250.
The following expenses may be added to a student’s Cost of Attendance, if applicable:
- Federal Student Loan Fees
- Professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential costs
- Health Insurance
- Dependent care
- Disability-related expenses
Study Abroad expenses - Cooperative education costs
Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator estimates your financial contribution to attend MassArt. Net price is your Cost of Attendance, minus any grants or scholarships for which you may be eligible. The Calculator is for full-time first-year college students who are US Citizens or permanent residents.
The Net Price Calculator estimate does not represent a final determination, or actual award of admission, financial assistance, or a final net price. Estimates are based on the Cost of Attendance and financial aid provided to students in 2023-2024. The actual cost of your education will vary based on many factors, including whether you meet application and aid deadlines, the levels of funding available when you apply, and the portfolio score you receive at the time of admission.
Check out MassArt’s Net Price Calculator
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