Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,899 when living on campus and $31,564 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,755 when living on campus and $45,420 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 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $8,898 | $19,728 | $2,020 | $15,636 | $17,512 |
| University of Baltimore | $9,772 | $23,490 | $1,600 | - | $23,500 |
| University System of Maryland | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,992 | $23,848 | $1,527 | $17,380 | $20,045 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,992 for in-state students and $23,848 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.94% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Towson University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,326 and University of Maryland Eastern Shore has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,728 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 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $8,898 | $19,728 | $8,898 | $19,728 |
| University of Baltimore | $9,506 | $22,956 | $9,772 | $23,490 |
| University System of Maryland | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $9,741 | $23,168 | $9,992 | $23,848 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,095 for state residents and $19,421 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -4.33% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Baltimore requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $21,222 and University of Maryland Eastern Shore has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,880.
| 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 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $10,464 | $17,544 | $8,010 | $13,500 |
| University of Baltimore | $16,052 | $22,514 | $16,232 | $22,982 |
| University System of Maryland | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $12,691 | $20,301 | $12,095 | $19,421 |
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 $17,380 when a student lives on campus and $20,045 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 | - |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $10,636 | $5,000 | $12,512 | $5,000 | - |
| University of Baltimore | - | - | $19,350 | $4,150 | - |
| University System of Maryland | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,140 | $4,240 | $15,835 | $4,210 | - |