Office of Student Financial Services
Part-time Rates
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
If you are considering being a part-time student or simply planning to take one class, below are the per credit hour rates based on estimated Fall 2026 semester costs. These rates are for undergraduate students. Additional rates may apply and these fees are subject to change. Additional fees may apply.
For a detailed explanation of the mandatory fees, click here. Please contact Student Accounts at 413-662-5230 or studentaccounts@mcla.edu if you have any questions. Full-time estimates for tuition and fees are available here.
In State Per Credit Hour Rate
| Tuition | $ | 42.92 |
| Campus Support | $ | 416.03 |
| Student Activity Fee | $ | 12.50 |
| Capital Improvement Fee | $ | 8.33 |
| Technology Fee | $ | 12.50 |
| Wellness Fee | $ | 10.42 |
| Subtotal per credit hour | $ | 502.70 |
The cost of a three credit course for an in-state student is $1,508.09.
Out-of-State Per Credit Hour Rate
| Out-of-State Tuition | $ | 415.63 |
| Campus Support Fee | $ | 416.03 |
| Student Activity Fee | $ | 12.50 |
| Capital Improvement Fee | $ | 8.33 |
| Technology Fee | $ | 12.50 |
| Wellness Fee | $ | 10.42 |
| Subtotal per credit hour | $ | 875.41 |
The cost of a three credit course for an out-of-state student is $2,626.22,
NEBHE/NY Advantage Per Credit Hour Rate
Granted to qualifying matriculated students from New York or New England only.
| NEBHE/NY Tuition | $ | 64.38 |
| Campus Support Fee | $ | 416.03 |
| Student Activity Fee | $ | 12.50 |
| Capital Improvement Fee | $ | 8.33 |
| Technology Fee | $ | 12.50 |
| Wellness Fee | $ | 10.42 |
| Subtotal per credit hour | $ | 524.16 |
The cost of a three credit course for an NEBHE/NY Advantage student is $1,572.47.
graduate students
Below are the per credit hour rates based on estimated Fall 2026 semester costs. These rates are for graduate students. Additional rates may apply and these fees are subject to change. Additional fees may apply.
Masters of Education rate
| Graduate Tuition | $ | 234.00 |
| Graduate Campus Support | $ | 234.00 |
| Technology Fee | $ | 12.50 |
| Subtotal per credit hour | $ | 480.50 |
The cost of a three credit Masters of Education (MEd) course is $1,441.50.
Masters of Business Administration rate
| MBA Tuition | $ | 283.00 |
| MBA Fees | $ | 283.00 |
| Technology Fee | $ | 12.50 |
| Subtotal per credit hour | $ | 578.50 |
The cost of a three credit Masters of Business Administration (MBA) course is $1,735.50.