Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,628 when living on campus and $28,431 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $25,459 when living on campus and $31,262 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 | ||
| Allegany College of Maryland | $9,500 | $12,620 | $1,272 | $14,699 | $15,509 |
| Anne Arundel Community College | $8,354 | $11,522 | $600 | - | $18,564 |
| Frederick Community College | $7,594 | $10,042 | $1,460 | - | $18,566 |
| Garrett College | $9,632 | $12,040 | $1,000 | $11,084 | $11,642 |
| Howard Community College | $8,136 | $10,836 | $2,400 | - | $28,467 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | $7,038 | $10,182 | $1,430 | - | $19,420 |
| Average | $8,376 | $11,207 | $1,360 | $12,892 | $18,695 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,376 for in-state students and $11,207 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Allegany College of Maryland requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,760 and Community College of Baltimore County has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,000 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Allegany College of Maryland | $9,080 | $12,080 | $9,500 | $12,620 |
| Anne Arundel Community College | $8,186 | $11,330 | $8,354 | $11,522 |
| Frederick Community College | $7,444 | $9,844 | $7,594 | $10,042 |
| Garrett College | $9,352 | $11,368 | $9,632 | $12,040 |
| Howard Community College | $7,920 | $10,107 | $8,136 | $10,836 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | $6,918 | $10,062 | $7,038 | $10,182 |
| Average | $8,150 | $10,799 | $8,376 | $11,207 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Allegany College of Maryland | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Anne Arundel Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Frederick Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Garrett College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Howard Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Community College of Baltimore County | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | - | - | ||
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $12,892 when a student lives on campus and $18,695 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Allegany College of Maryland | $10,560 | $4,139 | $10,560 | $4,949 | $4,949 |
| Anne Arundel Community College | - | - | $10,030 | $8,534 | $8,534 |
| Frederick Community College | - | - | $9,840 | $8,726 | $8,726 |
| Garrett College | $8,384 | $2,700 | $8,391 | $3,251 | $3,251 |
| Howard Community College | - | - | $24,498 | $3,969 | $3,969 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | - | - | $15,742 | $3,678 | $3,678 |
| Average | $9,472 | $3,420 | $13,177 | $5,518 | $5,518 |
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