Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $31,286 when living on campus and $33,047 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $47,328 when living on campus and $49,089 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 | ||
| Towson University | $11,306 | $28,326 | $960 | $19,124 | $19,124 |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $15,236 | $31,312 | $950 | $16,333 | $14,548 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $12,952 | $30,308 | $1,600 | $17,618 | $20,638 |
| University of Baltimore | $9,772 | $23,490 | $1,600 | - | $23,500 |
| Purdue University Global-Hagerstown | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $12,317 | $28,359 | $1,278 | $17,692 | $19,453 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $12,317 for in-state students and $28,359 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, St. Mary's College of Maryland requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $31,312 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 | |
| Towson University | $10,818 | $26,820 | $11,306 | $28,326 |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $15,184 | $31,260 | $15,236 | $31,312 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $12,606 | $29,370 | $12,952 | $30,308 |
| University of Baltimore | $9,506 | $22,956 | $9,772 | $23,490 |
| Purdue University Global-Hagerstown | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $12,029 | $27,602 | $12,317 | $28,359 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,705 for state residents and $22,831 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.58% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Maryland-Baltimore County requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,266 and St. Mary's College of Maryland has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,530.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Towson University | $11,556 | $20,844 | $12,042 | $21,780 |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $21,330 | $21,330 | - | $21,416 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $15,300 | $24,336 | $15,840 | $25,146 |
| University of Baltimore | $16,052 | $22,514 | $16,232 | $22,982 |
| Purdue University Global-Hagerstown | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $16,060 | $22,256 | $14,705 | $22,831 |
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 $17,692 when a student lives on campus and $19,453 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Towson University | $15,644 | $3,480 | $15,644 | $3,480 | - |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $14,672 | $1,661 | $12,887 | $1,661 | - |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $14,204 | $3,414 | $15,906 | $4,732 | - |
| University of Baltimore | - | - | $19,350 | $4,150 | - |
| Purdue University Global-Hagerstown | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,840 | $2,852 | $15,947 | $3,506 | - |