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University of Maryland-College Park

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,955

Cost of attendance at University of Maryland-College Park 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

$38,636

Cost of attendance at University of Maryland-College Park 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-College Park was $17,146. 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 UMD

UMD net price calculator

$17,146

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 UMD 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 $17,146 $497 (3%) $6,739 $10,357 $17,280 $22,100 $25,664
2021 $17,643 $80 $6,067 $11,567 $17,360 $23,215 $26,001
2020 $17,723 $933 (6%) $8,054 $12,128 $18,418 $22,710 $25,151
2019 $16,790 $451 (3%) $7,980 $12,367 $17,149 $22,474 $24,339
2018 $17,241 $1,484 (9%) $9,084 $11,255 $17,271 $22,389 $24,042
2017 $15,757 $1,060 (7%) $7,645 $10,573 $16,013 $20,346 $22,922
2016 $14,697 $136 $5,924 $7,903 $12,846 $18,745 $22,106
2015 $14,833 $163 (1%) $6,938 $9,521 $14,502 $19,152 $21,418
2014 $14,670 -- $7,740 $11,185 $15,134 $19,364 $21,160

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Maryland-College Park'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 $30,997 $332 (1%) $10,955 $18,792 $1,250
2021 $30,665 No change $10,779 $18,636 $1,250
2020 $30,665 $334 (1%) $10,779 $18,636 $1,250
2019 $30,331 $568 (2%) $10,595 $18,486 $1,250
2018 $29,763 $484 (2%) $10,399 $18,114 $1,250
2017 $29,279 $1,209 (4%) $10,181 $17,898 $1,200
2016 $28,070 $1,010 (4%) $9,996 $16,944 $1,130
2015 $27,060 $348 (1%) $9,427 $16,503 $1,130
2014 $26,712 $406 (2%) $9,162 $16,420 $1,130
2013 $26,306 -- $8,908 $16,268 $1,130

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does UMD provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 11,846 dormitories available to its students at $8,072 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UMD is $897 per month.
Does UMD provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at UMD for one academic year is $5,578, which works out to $620 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
UMD estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,250.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, UMD 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: $2,522
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,202
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,202
How much is UMD application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $75 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
UMD offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Maryland-College Park cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $374 $768
For out-of-state students $1,529 $1,706

Housing and Meal

University of Maryland-College Park 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-College Park for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $5,578 $8,072 N/A 0 11,846
2021 $5,500 $7,756 N/A 0 12,025
2020 $5,500 $7,755 N/A 0 12,025
2019 $5,384 $7,425 N/A 0 12,536
2018 $5,212 $7,190 N/A 0 12,344
2017 $5,134 $6,944 N/A 0 12,369
2016 $4,843 $6,678 N/A 0 12,158

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Maryland-College Park during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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