Published tuition is $68,102, with a full cost of attendance of $86,285 a year. After aid, families pay between $9,342 and $47,504 depending on income.
| Household income | Net price a year | Share of the sticker price |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,500 | 11% |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,342 | 11% |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,778 | 14% |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,517 | 26% |
| Over $110,000 | $47,504 | 55% |
Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.
A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.
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| University | In-state | Out-of-state | Cost of attendance | Net price (under $30k) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandeis University | $68,080 | $68,080 | $86,448 | $13,363 |
| Williams College | $68,560 | $68,560 | $84,860 | −$2,610 |
| Wellesley College | $67,176 | $67,176 | $86,290 | $2,546 |
| Mount Holyoke College | $67,018 | $67,018 | $84,926 | $10,882 |
| Northeastern University | $66,162 | $66,162 | $84,641 | $2,264 |
| Amherst College | $70,480 | $70,480 | $87,640 | $1,086 |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.