Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $8,732 when living on campus and $30,871 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $11,554 when living on campus and $33,693 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 | ||
| Anne Arundel Community College | $8,354 | $11,522 | $600 | - | $18,564 |
| Baltimore City Community College | $3,314 | $7,394 | $1,460 | - | $26,397 |
| Cecil College | $9,090 | $10,830 | $2,220 | - | $17,589 |
| College of Southern Maryland | $7,350 | $9,450 | $1,000 | - | $22,397 |
| Howard Community College | $8,136 | $10,836 | $2,400 | - | $28,467 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | $7,038 | $10,182 | $1,430 | - | $19,420 |
| Average | $7,214 | $10,036 | $1,518 | - | $22,139 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,214 for in-state students and $10,036 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Anne Arundel Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $10,200 and Baltimore City Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $6,720 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Anne Arundel Community College | $8,186 | $11,330 | $8,354 | $11,522 |
| Baltimore City Community College | $3,314 | $7,394 | $3,314 | $7,394 |
| Cecil College | $8,760 | $9,960 | $9,090 | $10,830 |
| College of Southern Maryland | $7,350 | $9,450 | $7,350 | $9,450 |
| Howard Community College | $7,920 | $10,107 | $8,136 | $10,836 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | $6,918 | $10,062 | $7,038 | $10,182 |
| Average | $7,075 | $9,717 | $7,214 | $10,036 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Anne Arundel Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Baltimore City Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cecil College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| College of Southern Maryland | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Howard 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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $22,139 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Anne Arundel Community College | - | - | $10,030 | $8,534 | $8,534 |
| Baltimore City Community College | - | - | $13,990 | $12,407 | $8,311 |
| Cecil College | - | - | $13,766 | $3,823 | $3,823 |
| College of Southern Maryland | - | - | $16,530 | $5,867 | $5,867 |
| Howard Community College | - | - | $24,498 | $3,969 | $3,969 |
| Community College of Baltimore County | - | - | $15,742 | $3,678 | $3,678 |
| Average | - | - | $15,759 | $6,380 | $5,697 |
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