As college tuitions rise closer to $100,000 a year, both private and public Massachusetts colleges have made free tuition available to students with household incomes under amounts that range from $75,000 to $200,000. Due to the increase in financial aid, out-of-pocket costs have recently gone down nationwide, according to research from College Board .

Many Mass. colleges offering free tuition to applicants under a certain household income have been announced over the past couple years, and have become available for students this fall 2025. Massachusetts’ community colleges have been free for in-state students (if students have not earned a bachelor’s degree and apply through FAFSA) since fall 2024.

Ahead, see a list of colleges and universities offering free undergraduate tuition

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