Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,116 when living on campus and $28,062 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,312 when living on campus and $30,259 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 | ||
| Wor-Wic Community College | $6,840 | $8,400 | $1,500 | - | $16,480 |
| Howard Community College | $7,032 | $8,976 | $2,808 | - | $24,030 |
| College of Southern Maryland | $7,350 | $9,450 | $1,000 | - | $20,963 |
| Cecil College | $8,760 | $9,960 | $2,000 | - | $16,136 |
| Allegany College of Maryland | $9,080 | $12,050 | $1,400 | $14,670 | $14,670 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | $7,474 | $10,880 | $1,430 | - | $19,420 |
| Average | $7,756 | $9,953 | $1,690 | $14,670 | $18,617 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,756 for in-state students and $9,953 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Allegany College of Maryland requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $12,050 and Wor-Wic Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,400 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wor-Wic Community College | $6,720 | $8,280 | $6,840 | $8,400 |
| Howard Community College | $7,704 | $9,459 | $7,032 | $8,976 |
| College of Southern Maryland | $7,200 | $9,240 | $7,350 | $9,450 |
| Cecil College | $8,310 | $9,510 | $8,760 | $9,960 |
| Allegany College of Maryland | $8,720 | $11,060 | $9,080 | $12,050 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | $6,918 | $10,062 | $7,474 | $10,880 |
| Average | $7,595 | $9,602 | $7,756 | $9,953 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Wor-Wic Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Howard Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of Southern Maryland | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cecil College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Allegany College of Maryland | 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 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $14,670 when a student lives on campus and $18,617 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Wor-Wic Community College | - | - | $11,880 | $4,600 | - |
| Howard Community College | - | - | $20,151 | $3,879 | - |
| College of Southern Maryland | - | - | $15,456 | $5,507 | - |
| Cecil College | - | - | $12,706 | $3,430 | - |
| Allegany College of Maryland | $10,650 | $4,020 | $10,650 | $4,020 | - |
| Community College of Baltimore County | - | - | $15,742 | $3,678 | - |
| Average | $10,650 | $4,020 | $14,431 | $4,186 | - |