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.
2020-2021 Academic Year Estimated Costs
The following is the estimated cost for 2020-2021 annual tuition, room, meals and other fees1.
Undergraduate State of Maryland Resident
On-Campus Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition & mandatory fees3
- $10,778
- On-campus room, cable & phone
- $7,754
- Meal plan (average)
- $5,120
Other Estimated Costs
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation/other costs4
- $2,522
- Total
- $27,424
Off-Campus Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition & mandatory fees3
- $10,778
Other Estimated Costs
- Off-campus room, cable & phone
- $9,314
- Meal plan (average)
- $5,120
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation/other costs4
- $4,202
- Total
- $30,664
With Parent Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition & mandatory fees3
- $10,778
Other Estimated Costs
- With parent room, cable & phone
- $1,540
- With parent meal (board)
- $2,556
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation/other costs4
- $4,202
- Total
- $20,326
Undergraduate Non-Maryland Resident2
On-Campus Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition & mandatory fees3
- $36,890
- On-campus room, cable & phone
- $7,754
- Meal plan (average)
- $5,120
Other Estimated Costs
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation/other costs4
- $2,522
- Total
- $53,536
Off-Campus Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition & mandatory fees3
- $36,890
Other Estimated Costs
- Off-campus room, cable & phone
- $9,314
- Meal plan (average)
- $5,120
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation/other costs4
- $4,202
- Total
- $56,776
With Parent Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition & mandatory fees3
- $36,890
Other Estimated Costs
- With parent room, cable & phone
- $1,540
- With parent meal (board)
- $2,556
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation/other costs4
- $4,202
- Total
- $46,438
Graduate Costs (Estimated)
State of Maryland Resident
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition & mandatory fees3
- $11,068
Other Estimated Costs
- Room & food off-campus4
- $14,434
- Personal expenses4
- $1,144
- Books & supplies4
- $624
- Transportation/other costs4
- $3,278
- Total
- $30,548
Non-Maryland Resident2
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition & mandatory fees3
- $23,584
Other Estimated Costs
- Room & food off-campus4
- $14,434
- Personal expenses4
- $1,144
- Books & supplies4
- $624
- Transportation/other costs4
- $3,278
- Total
- $43,064
Please remember, these are only estimates. To view current tuition and fee rates for undergraduate and graduate students, visit 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. International students may experience higher living expenses. UMD charges $125 per semester for all newly enrolled, full-time students who are neither U.S. citizens nor U.S. permanent residents. (Part-time students will be assessed $62.50 per semester.) UMD uses this revenue to enhance support for our international students, improve academic support, expand assistance for students transitioning to the U.S. and international student-focused cultural events to foster an engaged, supportive community.
3. Only students who are 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.
2021-2022 Academic Year Estimated Costs
The following is the estimated cost for 2021-2022 annual tuition, room, meals and other fees1.
Undergraduate State of Maryland Resident
On-Campus Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition & mandatory fees3
- $10,954
- On-campus room, cable & phone
- $7,986
- Meal plan (average)
- $5,272
Other Estimated Costs
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation/other costs4
- $2,522
- Total
- $27,984
Off-Campus Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition & mandatory fees3
- $10,954
Other Estimated Costs
- Off-campus room, cable & phone
- $9,314
- Meal plan (average)
- $5,272
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation/other costs4
- $4,202
- Total
- $30,992
With Parent Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition & mandatory fees3
- $10,954
Other Estimated Costs
- With parent room, cable & phone
- $1,540
- With parent meal (board)
- $2,568
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation/other costs4
- $4,202
- Total
- $20,514
Undergraduate Non-Maryland Resident2
On-Campus Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition & mandatory fees3
- $38,636
- On-campus room, cable & phone
- $7,986
- Meal plan (average)
- $5,272
Other Estimated Costs
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation/other costs4
- $2,522
- Total
- $55,666
Off-Campus Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition & mandatory fees3
- $38,636
Other Estimated Costs
- Off-campus room, cable & phone
- $9,314
- Meal plan (average)
- $5,272
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation/other costs4
- $4,202
- Total
- $58,674
With Parent Costs (Estimated)
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition & mandatory fees3
- $38,636
Other Estimated Costs
- With parent room, cable & phone
- $1,540
- With parent meal (board)
- $2,568
- Books and supplies4
- $1,250
- Transportation/other costs4
- $4,202
- Total
- $48,196
Graduate Costs (Estimated)
State of Maryland Resident
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition & mandatory fees3
- $11,068
Other Estimated Costs
- Room & food off-campus4
- $14,586
- Personal expenses4
- $1,144
- Books & supplies4
- $1,000
- Transportation/other costs4
- $3,278
- Total
- $31,076
Non-Maryland Resident2
Direct Costs
- Annual tuition & mandatory fees3
- $23,584
Other Estimated Costs
- Room & food off-campus4
- $14,586
- Personal expenses4
- $1,144
- Books & supplies4
- $1,000
- Transportation/other costs4
- $3,278
- Total
- $43,592
Please remember, these are only estimates. To view current tuition and fee rates for undergraduate and graduate students, visit 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. International students may experience higher living expenses. UMD charges $125 per semester for all newly enrolled, full-time students who are neither U.S. citizens nor U.S. permanent residents. (Part-time students will be assessed $62.50 per semester.) UMD uses this revenue to enhance support for our international students, improve academic support, expand assistance for students transitioning to the U.S. and international student-focused cultural events to foster an engaged, supportive community.
3. Only students who are 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.