UMBC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,280

Cost of attendance at University of Maryland-Baltimore County in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,470

Cost of attendance at University of Maryland-Baltimore County in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Maryland-Baltimore County was $6,912. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UMBC

UMBC net price calculator

$6,912

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Maryland and nationwide.

Maryland's average	$14,436
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UMBC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$6,912	$9,956 (59%)	$324	$4,771	$10,298	$14,505	$15,319
2021	$16,868	$226 (1%)	$8,565	$14,328	$20,879	$24,735	$25,451
2020	$17,094	$47	$10,820	$12,605	$20,614	$23,922	$24,529
2019	$17,141	$1,085 (7%)	$10,184	$13,532	$20,115	$23,400	$24,057
2018	$16,056	$707 (5%)	$12,217	$16,042	$20,721	$23,932	$24,173
2017	$15,349	$608 (4%)	$13,087	$15,946	$20,285	$23,094	$23,503
2016	$14,741	$604 (4%)	$11,645	$14,545	$18,895	$21,910	$22,611
2015	$14,137	$184 (1%)	$11,501	$13,971	$17,424	$20,352	$21,603
2014	$14,321	--	$13,285	$14,727	$19,011	$21,043	$21,654

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Maryland-Baltimore County's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$32,716	$3,600 (12%)	$12,280	$18,836	$1,600
2021	$29,116	$2,886 (9%)	$9,420	$18,096	$1,600
2020	$32,002	$896 (3%)	$12,028	$18,374	$1,600
2019	$31,106	$564 (2%)	$11,778	$18,128	$1,200
2018	$30,542	$744 (2%)	$11,518	$17,824	$1,200
2017	$29,798	$664 (2%)	$11,264	$17,334	$1,200
2016	$29,134	$944 (3%)	$11,006	$16,928	$1,200
2015	$28,190	$840 (3%)	$10,384	$16,606	$1,200
2014	$27,350	$876 (3%)	$10,068	$16,082	$1,200
2013	$26,474	--	$9,764	$15,510	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UMBC provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,644 dormitories available to its students at $7,310 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UMBC is $812 per month.
Does UMBC provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UMBC for one academic year is $4,940, which works out to $549 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UMBC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,600.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UMBC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,166

If living off-campus, with family: $9,040

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,100
How much is UMBC application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $75 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UMBC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Maryland-Baltimore County cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$368	$679
For out-of-state students	$1,040	$1,166

Housing and Meal

University of Maryland-Baltimore County offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Maryland-Baltimore County for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,940	$7,310	N/A	21	3,644
2021	$4,022	$7,500	N/A	21	4,022
2020	$4,766	$7,234	N/A	21	4,022
2019	$4,646	$7,050	N/A	21	3,990
2018	$4,520	$6,966	N/A	24	4,000
2017	$4,422	$6,796	N/A	24	4,001
2016	$4,302	$6,566	N/A	24	3,987

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Maryland-Baltimore County during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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