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 Eastern Shore is $8,898 for Maryland residents and $19,728 for out-of-state students. It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UMES is $8,898 for Maryland residents and $19,728 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,636 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs decreased by 0.01% 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.
UMES Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,898 $19,728$15,636
2023-2024$8,898$19,728$15,636
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 Eastern Shore - COA
University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $8,010 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $13,500 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UMES is $6,132 for Maryland residents and $10,388 for out-of-state students which is a 23.1% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
UMES Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,464 $17,544$15,636
2023-2024$8,010$13,500$15,636
Change % 2023-2024-23.45%-23.05%
2024-2025$6,132$10,388$15,636
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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 Eastern Shore - 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 UMES. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $233 for Maryland residents and $607 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $265 for Maryland residents and $493 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$233$607
2023-2024$233$607
2024-2025$233$607
Graduate2022-2023$346$641
2023-2024$265$493
2024-2025$203$379
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 Eastern Shore - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Maryland Eastern Shore 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 Eastern Shore and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Maryland Eastern Shore$8,898$19,728
South Carolina State University$11,060$21,750
Norfolk State University$9,910$21,412
Delaware State University$10,314$20,250
North Carolina A & T State University$6,748$20,408
North Carolina Central University$6,542$19,578

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

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UMES?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UMES is $36,450 for Maryland residents and $80,830 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of Maryland Eastern Shore have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
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$8,983$9,069$9,155$9,243$36,450
Out-of-State$19,918$20,110$20,304$20,499$80,830
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$9,069$9,155$9,243$9,331$36,798
Out-of-State$20,110$20,304$20,499$20,696$81,609
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$9,155$9,243$9,331$9,420$37,150
Out-of-State$20,304$20,499$20,696$20,896$82,395
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$9,243$9,331$9,420$9,510$37,505
Out-of-State$20,499$20,696$20,896$21,097$83,188
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$9,331$9,420$9,510$9,601$37,863
Out-of-State$20,696$20,896$21,097$21,300$83,990

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 $110,968 for Maryland residents and $155,348 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of Maryland Eastern Shore have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$27,019$27,494$27,974$28,465$110,968
Out-of-State$37,954$38,535$39,128$39,731$155,348
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,494$27,979$28,470$28,971$112,929
Out-of-State$38,535$39,128$39,731$40,346$157,740
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$27,979$28,475$28,976$29,487$114,933
Out-of-State$39,128$39,731$40,346$40,973$160,178
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,475$28,981$29,492$30,015$116,978
Out-of-State$39,731$40,346$40,973$41,612$162,662
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$28,981$29,498$30,020$30,554$119,068
Out-of-State$40,346$40,973$41,612$42,263$165,194

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 97% 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 $72,120 for Maryland residents and $116,500 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of Maryland Eastern Shore have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$17,307$17,782$18,262$18,753$72,120
Out-of-State$28,242$28,823$29,416$30,019$116,500
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$17,782$18,267$18,758$19,259$74,081
Out-of-State$28,823$29,416$30,019$30,634$118,892
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$18,267$18,763$19,264$19,775$76,085
Out-of-State$29,416$30,019$30,634$31,261$121,330
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$18,763$19,269$19,780$20,303$78,130
Out-of-State$30,019$30,634$31,261$31,900$123,814
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$19,269$19,786$20,308$20,842$80,220
Out-of-State$30,634$31,261$31,900$32,551$126,346

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 Eastern Shore.
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,898$2,020$15,636$19,728$2,020 $15,636
Graduate$8,010 $2,020$15,636$13,500 $2,020$15,636
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