by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland-Baltimore County came in at $13,256 annually. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $31,275. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
The fees portion of those totals were $3,833 in-state and $3,883 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,423 | $27,392 |
| Fees | $3,833 | $3,883 |
| Total | $13,256 | $31,275 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will University of Maryland-Baltimore County charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Maryland-Baltimore County tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MD | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, University of Maryland-Baltimore County runs on the expensive side.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the University of Maryland-Baltimore County Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at University of Maryland-Baltimore County has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,878 | $25,068 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,056 | $25,820 |
| One Year Ago | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,423 | $27,392 |
This chart shows the way tuition at UMBC has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 3.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $32,213 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.58%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $13,598. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.18%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $32,270.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,598 | $32,270 |
| In 2 Years | $13,949 | $33,296 |
| In 3 Years | $14,309 | $34,355 |
| In 4 Years | $14,678 | $35,448 |
| In 5 Years | $15,057 | $36,575 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $135,369, or close to $56,534 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, go to the University of Maryland-Baltimore County Financial Aid page.
