Tuition & net price

How much does University of Maryland, Baltimore County cost?

Published tuition is $13,256 in-state and $31,275 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $28,576 a year. After aid, families pay between $5,087 and $25,439 depending on income.

In-state tuition$13,256before aid
Out-of-state$31,275before aid
Lowest net price$5,087families under $30k
Highest net price$25,439families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $5,087 18%
$30,001–$48,000 $10,714 37%
$48,001–$75,000 $16,543 58%
$75,001–$110,000 $22,172 78%
Over $110,000 $25,439 89%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
30%
Take federal loans
28%
Typical repayment
$207/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Maryland.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
St. Mary's College of Maryland $15,298 $31,374 $31,865 $2,889
Towson University $11,728 $29,820 $28,535 $6,962
Capitol Technology University $27,592 $27,592 $42,471 $19,682
Frostburg State University $10,220 $25,814 $27,056 $12,129
University of Baltimore $9,992 $23,984 $26,406 $11,680
Salisbury University $11,084 $22,174 $28,310 $6,743

University of Maryland, Baltimore County costs: common questions

How much is tuition at University of Maryland, Baltimore County?
Published tuition is $13,256 for in-state students and $31,275 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does University of Maryland, Baltimore County actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $5,087 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $25,439.
What is the total cost of attendance at University of Maryland, Baltimore County?
$28,576 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is University of Maryland, Baltimore County worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $69,960 ten years after starting, against $19,500 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.