Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,626 when living on campus and $31,394 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $48,071 when living on campus and $49,839 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $15,236 | $31,312 | $950 | $16,333 | $14,548 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $11,505 | $40,306 | $1,250 | $18,130 | $20,160 |
| Frostburg State University | $9,998 | $25,180 | $1,500 | $15,558 | $15,558 |
| University of Baltimore | $9,772 | $23,490 | $1,600 | - | $23,500 |
| United States Naval Academy | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,628 | $30,072 | $1,325 | $16,674 | $18,442 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,628 for in-state students and $30,072 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.62% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Maryland-College Park requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,306 and University of Baltimore has the lowest tuition & fees of $23,490 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $15,184 | $31,260 | $15,236 | $31,312 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $11,233 | $39,469 | $11,505 | $40,306 |
| Frostburg State University | $9,804 | $24,684 | $9,998 | $25,180 |
| University of Baltimore | $9,506 | $22,956 | $9,772 | $23,490 |
| United States Naval Academy | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,432 | $29,592 | $11,628 | $30,072 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,111 for state residents and $23,867 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.72% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Maryland-College Park requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $36,100 and Frostburg State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,800.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $21,330 | $21,330 | - | $21,416 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $17,448 | $36,598 | $17,843 | $37,383 |
| Frostburg State University | $11,038 | $13,414 | $11,258 | $13,688 |
| University of Baltimore | $16,052 | $22,514 | $16,232 | $22,982 |
| United States Naval Academy | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $16,467 | $23,464 | $15,111 | $23,867 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,674 when a student lives on campus and $18,442 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $14,672 | $1,661 | $12,887 | $1,661 | - |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $15,416 | $2,714 | $15,902 | $4,258 | - |
| Frostburg State University | $12,502 | $3,056 | $12,502 | $3,056 | - |
| University of Baltimore | - | - | $19,350 | $4,150 | - |
| United States Naval Academy | - | ||||
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,197 | $2,477 | $15,160 | $3,281 | - |