Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at College of Southern Maryland is $7,350 for Maryland residents and $9,450 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.08% for Maryland residents and increased by 2.27% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($4,268) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,922.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for CSM is $7,503 for Maryland residents and $9,665 for out-of-state students which is a 2.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.08% for Maryland residents and increased by 2.27% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $20,963 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 28.65% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Maryland schools with tuition changes from last year at Maryland colleges tuition change page.
CSM Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,200 $9,240$16,294
2023-2024$7,350$9,450$20,963
Change % 2023-20242.08%2.27%28.65%
2024-2025$7,503$9,665$26,970
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
College of Southern Maryland - COA
College of Southern Maryland - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
College of Southern Maryland - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at CSM. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $245 for Maryland residents and $315 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$240$308
2023-2024$245$315
2024-2025$250$322
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
College of Southern Maryland - Tuition per Credit Hour
College of Southern Maryland - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between College of Southern Maryland and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between College of Southern Maryland and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
College of Southern Maryland$7,350$9,450
Montgomery College$10,398$14,250
Community College of Baltimore County$7,474$10,880
Prince George's Community College$6,194$8,642
Anne Arundel Community College$8,186$11,330
Howard Community College$7,032$8,976

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at College of Southern Maryland.
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College of Southern Maryland 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$7,350$1,000$20,963$9,450$1,000 $20,963
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