Costs
As a public institution we’re committed to making higher education affordable. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has recognized our efforts, ranking Maryland No. 5 among "best values" in public higher education for in-state residents and No. 10 for out-of-state residents.Annual Tuition & Other Fees
Annual tuition and fees for the 2012-13 academic year are*:
| Estimated Costs | Resident | Non-resident |
| Annual tuition and mandatory fees* | $8,909 | $27,288 |
| On-campus residence hall room, cable and phone | $5,918 | $5,918 |
| Meal plan (Average) | $3,975 | $3,975 |
| Books and supplies** | $1,130 | $1,130 |
| Local transportation and incidental costs** | $3,162 | $3,162 |
| Total | $23,094 | $41,473 |
*An Important Fee Notice: Not withstanding 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.
** These figures are averages and will vary from student to student. They are indirect costs not billed by the bursar.
For the most current information about tuition and fees, please see the Office of the Bursar.
