Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,576. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Maryland residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $13,256 | $31,275 |
| Housing & meals | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Personal & travel | $3,414 | $3,414 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,898 | −$3,898 |
| Total cost of attendance | $28,576 | $46,595 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
UMBC net price compared with other Maryland colleges
UMBC has the 8th-lowest average net price of 26 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ner Israel Rabbinical College | $13,572 | 24% | $66,330 |
| 5 | University of Baltimore | $13,868 | 38% | $61,335 |
| 6 | Morgan State University | $14,985 | 41% | $50,698 |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park | $15,678 | 89% | $82,860 |
| 8 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $16,467 | 70% | $69,960 |
| 9 | Frostburg State University | $16,715 | 50% | $55,493 |
| 10 | Towson University | $17,413 | 69% | $64,390 |
| 11 | Salisbury University | $17,743 | 68% | $61,515 |
| 12 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | $18,441 | 70% | $60,110 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Maryland colleges →
Why UMBC costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | 72% | $16,467 | 70% | $69,960 | This school |
| Towson University | 82% | $17,413 | 69% | $64,390 | |
| Salisbury University | 87% | $17,743 | 68% | $61,515 | |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | 69% | $18,441 | 70% | $60,110 | |
| Morgan State University | 82% | $14,985 | 41% | $50,698 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Maryland-Baltimore County would cost you $946 less per year than Towson University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$1,528).
- University of Maryland-Baltimore County gives aided families $987 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Maryland resident | UMBC | Towson University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $13,256 | $11,728 | +$1,528 |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | $960 | +$640 |
| Housing & meals | $14,204 | $15,644 | −$1,440 |
| Personal & travel | $3,414 | $3,480 | −$66 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,898 | −$3,277 | −$621 |
| Sticker price | $28,576 | $28,535 | +$41 |
| Average grants | −$12,109 | −$11,122 | −$987 |
| You pay | $16,467 | $17,413 | −$946 |
“+” means UMBC costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
UMBC cost questions
How much is tuition at UMBC?
Tuition and fees are $13,256 a year for Maryland residents and $31,275 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending UMBC?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $28,576 a year for Maryland residents living on campus and about $46,595 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at UMBC?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $16,467 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $5,087; $48–75k pay $16,543; $110k+ pay $25,439. These figures are for Maryland residents.
How much debt do UMBC graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,750, and 3.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Maryland-Baltimore County overview