Pittsfield Campus Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

Mildred Elley is proud of its long history in providing an affordable private college experience to all of its students. Many of our students receive significant financial aid packages that considerably reduce their out-of-pocket expenditures on tuition, fees, and books/supplies. For questions about tuition charges or financial aid, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Tuition Charges

All Matriculated and Non-Matriculated Students, except Practical Nursing and Massage Therapy Program
Tuition
per credit hour
$354.00
Practical Nursing and Massage Therapy Students
Tuition
per credit hour
$343.00

Required Fees

All Matriculated and Non-Matriculated Students
Application Fee
one-time fee charged to all new and re-entry applicants for admission into the institution
$25.00
Audit and Processing Fee
one-time fee charged to all new and re-entry students during their first semester
$100.00
Lab Fee
per credit hour – for all courses that incorporate or require outside use of institution’s computer labs, software, and other resources
$25.00
Registration and Services Fee
per credit hour – all courses
$12.00
Selected Programs
ATI Comprehensive Assessment and Review Program
one-time fee upon registration in LPN130
$715.00
ATI Live Review
one-time fee upon registration in LPN280A
$475.00
Clinical Make-up Charge
Practical Nursing students only
$95.00
Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CCMA) Fee
one-time fee upon registration in MA210
$155.00
CORI Fee
Practical Nurse students only
$25.59
Cosmetology Kits
estimated cost
$1,300.00
CPR / First Aid Cards
Medical Assisting, one-time fee upon registration in HEA100
$10.00
EKG Technician Certification (CET) Fee $117.00
Massage Table
Massage Therapy students only, including 8% sales tax – actual cost may vary by package selected
$675.00
Medical Office Assistant Certification (CMAA) Fee $117.00
Nursing Specific Supplies
Practical Nursing students only – prices may vary
$145.00
Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) Fee
one-time fee upon registration in MA200
$117.00
Practical Nursing Fee
per credit hour – for all courses with PN prefix
$75.00
Uniforms
Practical Nursing – Two sets of scrubs: Estimated: Actual cost will vary by size and quantity
$140.00
Uniforms
Medical Assisting, estimated cost – actual cost will vary by size and quantity
$80.00
Uniforms
Cosmetology, estimated cost – actual cost will vary by size and quantity
$80.00
Uniforms
Massage Therapy, estimated cost – actual cost will vary by size and quantity
$80.00

Miscellaneous Fees

Transcript Fee (per official transcript)
per transcript – within five business days
$8.25
Expedited Transcript Fee
issued within two business days, includes one transcript and overnight delivery within US, if requested – additional transcripts are charged at regular rate
$30.00
Proficiency Examination Fee
per exam
$50.00
State (Massachusetts) Licensure Fee
Massage Therapy Students Only
$225.00
Selected Programs
NCLEX Review Fee
Practical Nurse Students Only
$500.00
NCLEX Registration Fee for Licensure Examination
Practical Nurse
$200.00
State (Massachusetts) Licensure Examination Fees
Practical Nurse Students Only
$230.00
Laptop Purchase (Optional)
including 8% sales tax – selected programs only
$975.00

Including 8.00% sales tax. Selected programs only. For matriculated students, the college bases tuition on the assumption that a student will remain in college for the entire program. Student accounts that become past due are subject to collection actions that may include, but are not limited to, referral to a collection agency, at the discretion of the college.

Books and Supplies

Books and supplies are not included in the tuition and fees schedule listed above. Books and supplies may be purchased at the college. A student’s cost of books and supplies will vary each module depending upon classes being taken and the books and supplies required for each course. Textbooks and supplies are purchased by the student and become the property of the student. The college does not require students to purchase their books or supplies at the college bookstore. The cost of these items is non-refundable.