Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,805 when living on campus and $23,161 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $21,968 when living on campus and $25,324 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 |
| Harford Community College | $6,302 | $8,630 | $1,300 | - | $14,756 |
| Garrett College | $9,352 | $11,368 | $1,000 | $11,084 | $10,592 |
| Chesapeake College | $6,344 | $8,504 | $1,150 | - | $7,800 |
| College of Southern Maryland | $7,350 | $9,450 | $1,000 | - | $20,963 |
| Carroll Community College | $7,188 | $9,618 | $1,500 | - | $8,500 |
| Average | $7,261 | $9,424 | $1,460 | $11,084 | $14,440 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,261 for in-state students and $9,424 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Garrett College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,368 and Chesapeake College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,504 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 |
| Harford Community College | $6,168 | $8,448 | $6,302 | $8,630 |
| Garrett College | $9,996 | $12,124 | $9,352 | $11,368 |
| Chesapeake College | $6,344 | $8,504 | $6,344 | $8,504 |
| College of Southern Maryland | $7,200 | $9,240 | $7,350 | $9,450 |
| Carroll Community College | $6,918 | $8,928 | $7,188 | $9,618 |
| Average | $7,388 | $9,451 | $7,261 | $9,424 |
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. | |||
| Harford Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Garrett College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Chesapeake College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of Southern Maryland | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Carroll Community College | 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 $11,084 when a student lives on campus and $14,440 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 | - |
| Harford Community College | - | - | $9,100 | $5,656 | - |
| Garrett College | $8,384 | $2,700 | $6,592 | $4,000 | - |
| Chesapeake College | - | - | $3,600 | $4,200 | - |
| College of Southern Maryland | - | - | $15,456 | $5,507 | - |
| Carroll Community College | - | - | $5,500 | $3,000 | - |
| Average | $8,384 | $2,700 | $10,067 | $4,374 | - |