Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Maryland-Baltimore County is $12,952 for Maryland residents and $30,308 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.74% for Maryland residents and increased by 3.19% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UMBC is $13,307 for Maryland residents and $31,276 for out-of-state students which is a 3.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.74% for Maryland residents and increased by 3.19% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,618 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.20% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 3.99% 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.
UMBC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,606 $29,370$16,589
2023-2024$12,952$30,308$17,618
Change % 2023-20242.74%3.19%6.20%
2024-2025$13,307$31,276$18,711
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County - COA
University of Maryland-Baltimore County - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Maryland-Baltimore County - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $15,840 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $25,146 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UMBC is $16,399 for Maryland residents and $25,983 for out-of-state students which is a 3.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
UMBC Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$15,300 $24,336$16,589
2023-2024$15,840$25,146$17,618
Change % 2023-20243.53%3.33%6.20%
2024-2025$16,399$25,983$18,711
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County - Graduate Tuition 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 UMBC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $385 for Maryland residents and $1,105 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $724 for Maryland residents and $1,241 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$375$1,071
2023-2024$385$1,105
2024-2025$395$1,140
Graduate2022-2023$699$1,201
2023-2024$724$1,241
2024-2025$750$1,282
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.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Maryland-Baltimore County - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Maryland-Baltimore County and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Maryland-Baltimore County and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Maryland-Baltimore County$12,952$30,308
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus$19,112$38,882
SUNY at Albany$10,408$28,998
University of Massachusetts-Lowell$16,570$35,396
Binghamton University$10,363$29,453
University of Hartford$47,647

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UMBC?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UMBC is $61,261 for Maryland residents and $134,949 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$13,835$14,778$15,786$16,862$61,261
Out-of-State$31,622$32,992$34,422$35,914$134,949
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$14,778$15,786$16,862$18,011$65,437
Out-of-State$32,992$34,422$35,914$37,470$140,797
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$15,786$16,862$18,011$19,239$69,898
Out-of-State$34,422$35,914$37,470$39,094$146,899
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$16,862$18,011$19,239$20,551$74,664
Out-of-State$35,914$37,470$39,094$40,788$153,265
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$18,011$19,239$20,551$21,952$79,754
Out-of-State$37,470$39,094$40,788$42,556$159,908

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $142,016 for Maryland residents and $215,704 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$33,433$34,764$36,168$37,650$142,016
Out-of-State$51,220$52,978$54,805$56,701$215,704
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$34,764$36,168$37,650$39,213$147,796
Out-of-State$52,978$54,805$56,701$58,672$223,156
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$36,168$37,650$39,213$40,864$153,895
Out-of-State$54,805$56,701$58,672$60,718$230,896
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$37,650$39,213$40,864$42,607$160,334
Out-of-State$56,701$58,672$60,718$62,845$238,936
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$39,213$40,864$42,607$44,450$167,134
Out-of-State$58,672$60,718$62,845$65,053$247,288

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 78% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $104,956 for Maryland residents and $178,644 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$24,168$25,499$26,903$28,385$104,956
Out-of-State$41,955$43,713$45,540$47,436$178,644
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$25,499$26,903$28,385$29,948$110,736
Out-of-State$43,713$45,540$47,436$49,407$186,096
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$26,903$28,385$29,948$31,599$116,835
Out-of-State$45,540$47,436$49,407$51,453$193,836
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,385$29,948$31,599$33,342$123,274
Out-of-State$47,436$49,407$51,453$53,580$201,876
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$29,948$31,599$33,342$35,185$130,074
Out-of-State$49,407$51,453$53,580$55,788$210,228

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 University of Maryland-Baltimore County.
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University of Maryland-Baltimore County 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$12,952$1,600$17,618$30,308$1,600 $17,618
Graduate$15,840 $1,600$17,618$25,146 $1,600$17,618
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