by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what University of Maryland - Baltimore County charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. In this UMBC cost report, you'll find:
At University of Maryland - Baltimore County the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $28,470 in 2020-2021. Those who hail from the state of Maryland get a discount and only needed to pay $12,280 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $25,068 | $3,402 | $28,470 |
| In-State | $8,878 | $3,402 | $12,280 |
UMBC tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does University of Maryland - Baltimore County cost for part-time students?
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $28,470 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at University of Maryland - Baltimore County was high when compared to the national average.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at UMBC pay about $12,280 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how University of Maryland - Baltimore County compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | Maryland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: University of Maryland - Baltimore County Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state University of Maryland - Baltimore County increased with an average annual rate of 3.60% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $13,180 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at UMBC to be $26,835, and $55,637 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 2.38%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $29,843 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
For two years This means an estimated $60,396 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at UMBC, and $123,704 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UMBC.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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