by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Maryland-College Park, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland-College Park stood at $11,809 annually. For students from out of state the figure was $41,186. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $1,722 in-state and $1,722 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,087 | $39,464 |
| Fees | $1,722 | $1,722 |
| Total | $11,809 | $41,186 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
What will University of Maryland-College Park cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Maryland-College Park 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 | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of Maryland-College Park sits above the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the University of Maryland-College Park Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at University of Maryland-College Park has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,000 | $36,681 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,695 | $37,931 |
| One Year Ago | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,087 | $39,464 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at UMCP has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 2.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $42,009 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.53%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $12,108. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.15%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $42,072.
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 | $12,108 | $42,072 |
| In 2 Years | $12,414 | $42,977 |
| In 3 Years | $12,728 | $43,902 |
| In 4 Years | $13,050 | $44,847 |
| In 5 Years | $13,380 | $45,812 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $173,798, compared with about $50,300 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at University of Maryland-College Park, go to the University of Maryland-College Park Financial Aid page.
