Your cost of attendance will include more than just tuition, so we've put together a sample budget as an example of what a year at the University of Maryland (UMD) may cost you.
2024-2025 Academic Year Estimated Costs
The following is the estimated cost for 2024-2025 annual tuition, housing, food and other fees1.
Undergraduate State of Maryland Resident
On-Campus Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition
- $10,084
- Mandatory fees
- $1,616
- On-campus housing, cable & phone
- $9,504
- Food plan (average)
- $6,372
Other Estimated Costs
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation4
- $1,514
- Personal costs4
- $1,200
- Total
- $31,540
Off-Campus Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition
- $10,084
- Mandatory fees3
- $1,616
Other Estimated Costs
- Off-campus housing, cable & phone
- $10,112
- Food plan (average)
- $6,260
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation4
- $3,058
- Personal costs4
- $1,200
- Total
- $33,580
With Parent Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition
- $10,084
- Mandatory fees3
- $1,616
Other Estimated Costs
- With parent housing, cable & phone
- $1,620
- With parent food plan
- $2,790
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation4
- $3,058
- Personal costs4
- $1,200
- Total
- $21,618
Undergraduate Non-Maryland Resident2
On-Campus Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition
- $39,462
- Mandatory fees
- $1,616
- On-campus housing, cable & phone
- $9,504
- Food plan (average)
- $6,372
Other Estimated Costs
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation4
- $1,514
- Personal costs4
- $1,200
- Total
- $60,918
Off-Campus Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition
- $39, 462
- Mandatory fees3
- $1,616
Other Estimated Costs
- Off-campus housing, cable & phone
- $10,112
- Food plan (average)
- $6,260
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation4
- $3,058
- Personal costs4
- $1,200
- Total
- $62,958
With Parent Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition
- $39, 462
- Mandatory fees3
- $1,616
Other Estimated Costs
- With parent housing, cable & phone
- $1,620
- With parent food plan
- $2,790
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation4
- $3,058
- Personal costs4
- $1,200
- Total
- $50,996
Graduate Costs (Estimated)
State of Maryland Resident
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition
- $11,592
- Mandatory fees3
- $662
Other Estimated Costs
- Housing & food off-campus
- $16,372
- Personal expenses
- $1,200
- Books and supplies4
- $1,000
- Transportation4
- $3,058
- Loan Fees
- $220
- Total
- $34,104
Non-Maryland Resident2
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition
- $25,270
- Mandatory fees3
- $662
Other Estimated Costs
- Housing & food off-campus
- $16,372
- Personal expenses
- $1,200
- Books and supplies4
- $1,000
- Transportation4
- $3,058
- Loan Fees
- $220
- Total
- $47,782
Please remember, these are only estimates. To view current tuition and fee rates for undergraduate and graduate students, visit www.billpay.umd.edu.
For Shady Grove students, note that tuition at the Universities at Shady Grove is the same as it is at University of Maryland, College Park. The mandatory fees, however, are different. You can find full details at www.billpay.umd.edu.
1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any university publication, the university reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees and other charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Although changes in tuition, fees and charges ordinarily will be announced in advance, the university reserves the right to make such changes without prior announcement.
2. UMD charges a fee of $125 each semester for enrolled students (admitted after Fall 2017) requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 (for degree-seeking students in J-1 status) issued by the university. Students enrolled in an academic program operating on the 12-week calendar, which requires an I-20 issued by UMD or a DS-2019, will be charged a fee of $62.50 per term. UMD will use the revenue from this fee to enhance support for our international students to include improved academic support, expanded assistance for students transitioning to the U.S. and international student-focused cultural events to foster an engaged, supportive community.
3. Only students pursuing a major in business, engineering and computer science will be charged additional tuition based on credit hours. Get additional information and a breakdown of these charges on our differential tuition page.
4. These figures are averages and will vary from student to student. They are indirect costs not billed by the university.
2023-2024 Academic Year Estimated Costs
The following is the estimated cost for 2023-2024 annual tuition, housing, food and other fees1.
Undergraduate State of Maryland Resident
On-Campus Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition
- $9,888
- Mandatory fees
- $1,616
- On-campus housing, cable & phone
- $9,228
- Food plan (average)
- $6,188
Other Estimated Costs
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation4
- $1,514
- Personal costs4
- $1,200
- Total
- $30,885
Off-Campus Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition3
- $9,888
- Mandatory fees3
- $1,616
Other Estimated Costs
- Off-campus housing, cable & phone
- $10,112
- Food plan (average)
- $5,790
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation4
- $3,058
- Personal costs4
- $1,200
- Total
- $32,915
With Parent Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition3
- $9,888
- Mandatory fees3
- $1,616
Other Estimated Costs
- With parent housing, cable & phone
- $1,620
- With parent food
- $2,790
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation4
- $3,058
- Personal costs4
- $1,200
- Total
- $21,423
Undergraduate Non-Maryland Resident2
On-Campus Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition3
- $38,690
- Mandatory fees3
- $1,616
- On-campus housing, cable & phone
- $9,228
- Food plan (average)
- $6,188
Other Estimated Costs
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation4
- $1,514
- Personal costs4
- $1,200
- Total
- $59,686
Off-Campus Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition3
- $38,690
- Mandatory fees3
- $1,616
Other Estimated Costs
- Off-campus housing, cable & phone
- $10,112
- Food plan (average)
- $5,790
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation4
- $3,058
- Personal costs4
- $1,200
- Total
- $61,716
With Parent Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition3
- $38,690
- Mandatory fees3
- $1,616
Other Estimated Costs
- With parent housing, cable & phone
- $1,620
- With parent food plan
- $2,790
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation4
- $3,058
- Personal costs4
- $1,200
- Total
- $50,224
Graduate Costs (Estimated)
State of Maryland Resident
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition3
- $11,592
- Mandatory fees3
- $662
Other Estimated Costs
- Housing & food off-campus4
- $15,902
- Personal expenses4
- $1,200
- Books & supplies4
- $1,000
- Transportation/other costs4
- $3,278
- Total
- $33,634
Non-Maryland Resident2
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition3
- $25,270
- Mandatory fees3
- $662
Other Estimated Costs
- Housing & food off-campus4
- $15,902
- Personal expenses4
- $1,200
- Books & supplies4
- $1,000
- Transportation/other costs4
- $3,278
- Total
- $47,312
Please remember these are only estimates and are provided for planning purposes. Because tuition and fee rates vary from program to program, you may calculate a more specific tuition estimate for your program by visiting www.billpay.umd.edu.
For Shady Grove students, note that tuition at the Universities at Shady Grove is the same as it is at University of Maryland, College Park. The mandatory fees, however, are different. You can find full details at www.billpay.umd.edu.
1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any university publication, the university reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees and other charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Although changes in tuition, fees and charges ordinarily will be announced in advance, the university reserves the right to make such changes without prior announcement.
2. UMD charges a fee of $125 each semester for enrolled students (admitted after Fall 2017) requiring an I-20 or DS-2019 (for degree-seeking students in J-1 status) issued by the university. Students enrolled in an academic program operating on the 12-week calendar, which requires an I-20 issued by UMD or a DS-2019, will be charged a fee of $62.50 per term. UMD will use the revenue from this fee to enhance support for our international students to include improved academic support, expanded assistance for students transitioning to the U.S. and international student-focused cultural events to foster an engaged, supportive community.
3. Only students pursuing a major in business, engineering and computer science will be charged additional tuition based on credit hours. Get additional information and a breakdown of these charges on our differential tuition page.
4. These figures are averages and will vary from student to student. They are indirect costs not billed by the university.