Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $7,628 when living on campus and $24,334 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $10,374 when living on campus and $27,080 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 | ||
| Harford Community College | $6,302 | $8,630 | $1,300 | - | $14,756 |
| Frederick Community College | $7,444 | $9,844 | $1,200 | - | $10,900 |
| Chesapeake College | $6,344 | $8,504 | $1,150 | - | $7,800 |
| College of Southern Maryland | $7,350 | $9,450 | $1,000 | - | $20,963 |
| Baltimore City Community College | $3,314 | $7,394 | $1,460 | - | $26,397 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | $7,474 | $10,880 | $1,430 | - | $19,420 |
| Average | $6,371 | $9,117 | $1,257 | - | $16,706 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,371 for in-state students and $9,117 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.26% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Community College of Baltimore County requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,880 and Baltimore City Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,394 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Harford Community College | $6,168 | $8,448 | $6,302 | $8,630 |
| Frederick Community College | $7,444 | $9,844 | $7,444 | $9,844 |
| Chesapeake College | $6,344 | $8,504 | $6,344 | $8,504 |
| College of Southern Maryland | $7,200 | $9,240 | $7,350 | $9,450 |
| Baltimore City Community College | $3,314 | $7,394 | $3,314 | $7,394 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | $6,918 | $10,062 | $7,474 | $10,880 |
| Average | $6,231 | $8,915 | $6,371 | $9,117 |
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 | |
| Harford Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Frederick Community 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. | |||
| Baltimore City Community 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 $16,706 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Harford Community College | - | - | $9,100 | $5,656 | - |
| Frederick Community College | - | - | $8,100 | $2,800 | - |
| Chesapeake College | - | - | $3,600 | $4,200 | - |
| College of Southern Maryland | - | - | $15,456 | $5,507 | - |
| Baltimore City Community College | - | - | $13,990 | $12,407 | - |
| Community College of Baltimore County | - | - | $15,742 | $3,678 | - |
| Average | - | - | $10,998 | $5,708 | - |