Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,415 when living on campus and $32,203 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $48,699 when living on campus and $50,487 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 |
| Salisbury University | $10,638 | $21,332 | $1,300 | $17,592 | $17,592 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $11,505 | $40,306 | $1,250 | $18,130 | $20,160 |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | $13,374 | $43,936 | - | - | - |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | $7,992 | $12,336 | - | - | $23,404 |
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,963 | $29,247 | $1,170 | $18,282 | $20,070 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,963 for in-state students and $29,247 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Maryland, Baltimore requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $40,389 and University of Maryland Global Campus has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,336 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 |
| Salisbury University | $10,396 | $20,872 | $10,638 | $21,332 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $11,233 | $39,469 | $11,505 | $40,306 |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | $12,692 | $42,654 | $13,374 | $43,936 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | $7,848 | $12,336 | $7,992 | $12,336 |
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,597 | $28,430 | $10,963 | $29,247 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,535 for state residents and $24,642 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Maryland-College Park requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $36,100 and University of Maryland Global Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,862.
| 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 |
| Salisbury University | $9,840 | $14,688 | $10,330 | $15,595 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $17,448 | $36,598 | $17,843 | $37,383 |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | $17,453 | $35,649 | $17,760 | $36,320 |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | $9,522 | $12,132 | $9,702 | $12,132 |
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $13,164 | $23,982 | $13,535 | $24,642 |
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 $18,282 when a student lives on campus and $20,070 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 | - |
| Salisbury University | $13,416 | $4,176 | $13,416 | $4,176 | - |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $15,416 | $2,714 | $15,902 | $4,258 | - |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | - | - | $13,324 | $10,080 | - |
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,825 | $3,457 | $14,572 | $5,499 | - |