by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a CSM degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how CSM measures up.
CSM is ranked #686 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within Maryland, it ranks #9 of 45 for value.
Read the full CSM value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
College of Southern Maryland is ranked #26 out of #47 in Maryland for quality and #9 out of #45 for Maryland value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the CSM financial aid page to be sure.
College of Southern Maryland is ranked #686 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
College of Southern Maryland is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at CSM costs about $12,004. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $48,015 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,116 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $9,204 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $12,004 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $48,015 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the CSM net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What CSM costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a CSM degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $56,464 | — | — |
| All Students | $48,015 | #686 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $36,816 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $56,464 | — | — |
| All Students | $48,015 | #9 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $36,816 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at CSM shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,422 |
| $30K–$48K | $5,747 |
| $48K–$75K | $8,484 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,702 |
| Over $110K | $12,744 |
About 43% of CSM undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,098 per year. Get more details on the CSM financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the CSM net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.