by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Garrett College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Garrett College amounted to $9,632 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $12,040. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $1,372 in-state and $1,372 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,260 | $10,668 |
| Fees | $1,372 | $1,372 |
| Total | $9,632 | $12,040 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Garrett College cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Garrett College costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MD | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Garrett College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Garrett College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Garrett College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,980 | $9,772 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,792 | $10,920 |
| One Year Ago | $8,064 | $10,080 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,260 | $10,668 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Garrett Community College has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 5.8%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $12,742 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.80%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $9,805. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.38%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $12,446.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,805 | $12,446 |
| In 2 Years | $9,981 | $12,866 |
| In 3 Years | $10,160 | $13,300 |
| In 4 Years | $10,342 | $13,749 |
| In 5 Years | $10,527 | $14,213 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $52,361, versus roughly $40,288 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Garrett College, check out the Garrett College Financial Aid page.
