Paying for North Shore CC
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$10,920 ($5,352)
Off-campus Living Costs
$19,738
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$257 ($25)
The 2025 tuition & fees of North Shore Community College are $5,352 for Massachusetts residents and $10,920 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Massachusetts, its tuition & fees are average (average tuition: $10,367).
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Berkshire Community College and Northern Essex Community College, tuition & fees of North Shore Community College is average where the average tuition & fees of the schools are $11,683.
The average living cost of the school is $19,738 when a student lives off-campus.
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
2025 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the North Shore CC's 2025 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at North Shore Community College are $5,352 for Massachusetts residents and $10,920 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees stay same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6,168 | $4,752 |
| 2022 | $6,168 | $4,752 |
| 2023 | $6,168 | $4,752 |
| 2024 | $6,168 | $4,752 |
| 2025 | $6,168 | $4,752 |
Living Costs
The 2025 average living cost is $19,738 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 4.69% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $12,000 | $2,700 |
| 2022 | $12,000 | $2,700 |
| 2023 | $12,000 | $2,700 |
| 2024 | $13,324 | $5,530 |
| 2025 | $13,750 | $5,988 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2025 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,600 at North Shore Community College. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,200 |
| 2022 | $1,200 |
| 2023 | $1,200 |
| 2024 | $1,600 |
| 2025 | $1,600 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at North Shore Community College is $25 for Massachusetts residents and $257 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has decreased by 0.56% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Massachusetts Residents | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $223 | $455 |
| 2022 | $223 | $455 |
| 2023 | $223 | $455 |
| 2024 | $223 | $455 |
| 2025 | $25 | $257 |