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There are a wide range of different aid options available to undergraduate applicants.
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Certificate Costs
View our tuition and cost of attendance for certificate 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. While it includes direct costs billed by the college, such as tuition, it also reflects indirect costs such as art supplies, books or personal living expenses.
Certificate Program Costs
Costs vary by program– you can see the total estimated cost for each program below. Please note that the tuition cost is subject to increase yearly based on credit and fee rates.
Because of the format of the Communication Design Certificate and the Non-Credit Certificates, students in these programs are not eligible for federal financial aid.
For-credit certificate (not eligible for aid)
Total Cost for Level 1: $6,218
Total Cost for Level 2: $6,035
Total Cost for Level 3, $6,936
(approximate, including tuition*, course credit, and fees, but not including materials)
The credit cost is $478 per credit
The fees per class vary between $240 and $350
Non-credit course costs vary based on course length
There are three stackable Communication Design Certificates.
Level 1: 4 courses, totaling 11 credits
Level 2: 4 courses, totaling 10 credits
Level 3: 5 courses, totaling 12 credits
Students typically take 6 credits per semester, but this is not required.
Payment for classes is due only upon registration.
*Tuition cost is subject to increase based on yearly credit and fee rates
Non-credit Certificate
Total program cost: $4600
Individual class cost: $575
(Three-credit classes are typically $1413.)
Supplies: cost varies
For-credit certificate
Total program cost: $16,262
(approximate, including tuition*, course credit, and fees, but not including materials)
Average class cost: $1,674 (3 credits plus $240 fee)
The credit cost is $478 per credit
The fees per class are $240 or $350
The Fashion Design Certificate consists of 10 courses, totaling 29 credits
Students typically take 6 credits per semester, but this is not required.
Payment for classes is due only upon registration.
*Tuition cost is subject to increase based on yearly credit and fee rates.
For-credit certificate
Total program cost: $16,056
(approximate, including tuition*, course credit, and fees, but not including materials)
Average class cost: $1,784 (3 credits plus $350 fee)
The credit cost is $478 per credit
The fee per class is $350
The Furniture Design Certificate consists of 9 courses, totaling 27 credits
Students typically take 6 credits per semester, but this is not required.
Payment for classes is due only upon registration.
*Tuition cost is subject to increase based on yearly credit and fee rates
Non-credit certificate
Total program cost: $4,600
Individual class cost: $575
Books and supplies: $50 per course (estimate)
Non-credit Certificate
Total program cost: $4600 (at $575 each)
Individual class cost: $575 or $675
(Three-credit classes count for two 7-week classes, and are typically $1523.)
Supplies: cost varies by class.
Non-credit Certificate
Total program cost: $4,600
Individual class cost: $575
Books and supplies: $50-$100
Estimated Cost of Attendance
If you are apply for financial aid and are accepted into the Fashion Design Certificate, Furniture Design Certificate, or a Postbaccalaureate program, you’ll receive a personalized Cost of Attendance (COA) in your financial aid offer.
Student charges are based on the tuition cost per credit and the average number of credits taken in one academic year. The estimated per credit cost for 2024-2025 is indicated in the chart below. All incoming student budgets include an additional $1,500 estimate for the cost of a computer.
Your cost of attendance includes:
- Tuition and fees payable to the institution
- 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.
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 (2023-2024 cost was $3,779; 2024-2025 cost TBD.)
- Dependent Care
- Disability-related expenses
- Study Abroad expenses
- Cooperative education costs
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