Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,954 when living on campus and $31,039 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,661 when living on campus and $44,746 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 Eastern Shore | $8,898 | $19,728 | $2,020 | $15,636 | $17,512 |
| Bowie State University | $8,999 | $19,889 | $2,500 | $14,932 | $18,271 |
| University of Baltimore | $9,772 | $23,490 | $1,600 | - | $23,500 |
| Average | $10,842 | $24,549 | $1,606 | $16,506 | $18,591 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,842 for in-state students and $24,549 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.02% 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 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 |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $15,184 | $31,260 | $15,236 | $31,312 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $8,898 | $19,728 | $8,898 | $19,728 |
| Bowie State University | $8,753 | $19,545 | $8,999 | $19,889 |
| University of Baltimore | $9,506 | $22,956 | $9,772 | $23,490 |
| Average | $10,632 | $24,062 | $10,842 | $24,549 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $11,618 for state residents and $18,988 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -5.00% 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 |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $21,330 | $21,330 | - | $21,416 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $10,464 | $17,544 | $8,010 | $13,500 |
| Bowie State University | $10,836 | $17,704 | $10,188 | $15,264 |
| University of Baltimore | $16,052 | $22,514 | $16,232 | $22,982 |
| Average | $14,048 | $19,987 | $11,618 | $18,988 |
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 $16,506 when a student lives on campus and $18,591 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 Eastern Shore | $10,636 | $5,000 | $12,512 | $5,000 | - |
| Bowie State University | $13,272 | $1,660 | $16,611 | $1,660 | - |
| University of Baltimore | - | - | $19,350 | $4,150 | - |
| Average | $13,556 | $2,950 | $15,401 | $3,190 | - |