Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,265 when living on campus and $32,999 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $48,162 when living on campus and $50,896 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 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $8,898 | $19,728 | $2,020 | $15,636 | $17,512 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $12,952 | $30,308 | $1,600 | $17,618 | $20,638 |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | $13,374 | $43,936 | - | - | - |
| University of Baltimore | $9,772 | $23,490 | $1,600 | - | $23,500 |
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,260 | $29,158 | $1,545 | $17,459 | $20,194 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,260 for in-state students and $29,158 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.01% 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 Eastern Shore has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,728 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 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $8,898 | $19,728 | $8,898 | $19,728 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $12,606 | $29,370 | $12,952 | $30,308 |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | $12,692 | $42,654 | $13,374 | $43,936 |
| University of Baltimore | $9,506 | $22,956 | $9,772 | $23,490 |
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,904 | $28,306 | $11,260 | $29,158 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,977 for state residents and $23,946 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -0.96% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Maryland, Baltimore requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $34,310 and University of Maryland Eastern Shore has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $11,880.
| 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 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $10,464 | $17,544 | $8,010 | $13,500 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $15,300 | $24,336 | $15,840 | $25,146 |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | $17,453 | $35,649 | $17,760 | $36,320 |
| University of Baltimore | $16,052 | $22,514 | $16,232 | $22,982 |
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $14,165 | $24,177 | $13,977 | $23,946 |
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 $17,459 when a student lives on campus and $20,194 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 | - |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | $10,636 | $5,000 | $12,512 | $5,000 | - |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $14,204 | $3,414 | $15,906 | $4,732 | - |
| University of Maryland, Baltimore | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Baltimore | - | - | $19,350 | $4,150 | - |
| University System of Maryland-Research Centers | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $13,495 | $3,965 | $15,853 | $4,341 | - |