Most Affordable Colleges in the U.S.
We understand, college can get pricey! However, getting a quality education doesn’t have to require a lot of spending. In fact, some of the most affordable colleges provide the best curriculum!
| Rank | School Name | City | State | Net Cost | School Level | Retention Rate | In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill | MA | $7,730 | 2 year | 62.03% | $600 |
| 27 | Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner | MA | $7,426 | 2 year | 60.74% | $600 |
| 28 | Greenfield Community College | Greenfield | MA | $11,025 | 2 year | 59.51% | $624 |
| 29 | Berkshire Community College | Pittsfield | MA | $8,327 | 2 year | 56.12% | $624 |
| 30 | Roxbury Community College | Roxbury Crossing | MA | $6,719 | 2 year | 55.31% | $624 |
| 31 | Dine College | Tsaile | AZ | $8,595 | 4 year | 80% | $660 |
| 32 | Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield | MA | $8,744 | 2 year | 63.04% | $750 |
| 33 | Wharton County Junior College | Wharton | TX | $3,969 | 2 year | 63.77% | $768 |
| 34 | Escuela De Troqueleria Y Herramentaje | Bayamon | PR | $1,570 | 2 year | 100% | $900 |
| 35 | Salem State University | Salem | MA | $14,848 | 4 year | 81.1% | $910 |
| 36 | Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater | MA | $14,739 | 4 year | 81.32% | $910 |
| 37 | Trinity Valley Community College | Athens | TX | $7,462 | 2 year | 63.11% | $960 |
| 38 | Coffeyville Community College | Coffeyville | KS | $4,681 | 2 year | 60.81% | $960 |
| 39 | Fitchburg State University | Fitchburg | MA | $12,715 | 4 year | 77.47% | $970 |
| 40 | Framingham State University | Framingham | MA | $17,047 | 4 year | 74.5% | $970 |
| 41 | Worcester State University | Worcester | MA | $13,454 | 4 year | 81.68% | $970 |
| 42 | Westfield State University | Westfield | MA | $15,498 | 4 year | 76.77% | $970 |
| 43 | San Juan College | Farmington | NM | $5,631 | 2 year | 52.14% | $984 |
| 44 | Clovis Community College | Clovis | NM | $10,024 | 2 year | 59.02% | $1,008 |
| 45 | Amarillo College | Amarillo | TX | $6,154 | 2 year | 57.82% | $1,008 |
| 46 | Clarendon College | Clarendon | TX | $6,275 | 2 year | 45.6% | $1,008 |
| 47 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | North Adams | MA | $13,539 | 4 year | 78.23% | $1,030 |
| 48 | Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan | San Juan | PR | $47 | 2 year | 100% | $1,080 |
| 49 | Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Guayama | Guayama | PR | $1,056 | 2 year | 40.6% | $1,080 |
| 50 | Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de Ponce | Ponce | PR | $-348 | 2 year | 77.92% | $1,100 |
