Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $9,170 when living on campus and $28,580 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,260 when living on campus and $30,670 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 | ||
| Howard Community College | $7,032 | $8,976 | $2,808 | - | $24,030 |
| Hagerstown Community College | $6,390 | $8,190 | $1,606 | - | $16,502 |
| College of Southern Maryland | $7,350 | $9,450 | $1,000 | - | $20,963 |
| Cecil College | $8,760 | $9,960 | $2,000 | - | $16,136 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | $7,474 | $10,880 | $1,430 | - | $19,420 |
| Average | $7,401 | $9,491 | $1,769 | - | $19,410 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,401 for in-state students and $9,491 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Community College of Baltimore County requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,880 and Hagerstown Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,190 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Howard Community College | $7,704 | $9,459 | $7,032 | $8,976 |
| Hagerstown Community College | $6,390 | $8,190 | $6,390 | $8,190 |
| College of Southern Maryland | $7,200 | $9,240 | $7,350 | $9,450 |
| Cecil College | $8,310 | $9,510 | $8,760 | $9,960 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | $6,918 | $10,062 | $7,474 | $10,880 |
| Average | $7,304 | $9,292 | $7,401 | $9,491 |
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 | |
| Howard Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Hagerstown 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. | |||
| 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 $19,410 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Howard Community College | - | - | $20,151 | $3,879 | - |
| Hagerstown Community College | - | - | $13,672 | $2,830 | - |
| College of Southern Maryland | - | - | $15,456 | $5,507 | - |
| Cecil College | - | - | $12,706 | $3,430 | - |
| Community College of Baltimore County | - | - | $15,742 | $3,678 | - |
| Average | - | - | $15,545 | $3,865 | - |