by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend University of Maryland Global Campus, from the published cost of attendance and projected degree cost through to net price, median student debt at graduation, default outcomes, and how aid varies by family income.
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The total cost of attendance at University of Maryland Global Campus spanned $19,790.00 and $23,990.00 depending on your residency status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: close to $19,790.00 for in-state students versus $23,990.00 for non-residents.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $8,136.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,654.00 |
| Total cost | $19,790.00 |
| That is 3% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,790.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$3,337.00 |
| Net price | $16,453.00 |
| That is 15% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,790.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$3,570.00 |
| Net price | $16,220.00 |
| That is 16% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $12,336.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $11,654.00 |
| Total cost | $23,990.00 |
| That is 25% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,990.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$3,337.00 |
| Net price | $20,653.00 |
| That is 7% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $23,990.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$3,570.00 |
| Net price | $20,420.00 |
| That is 6% above the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page and living costs. |
The projections below extend the current annual cost across a degree. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $16,220.00 | $16,453.00 | $19,790.00 |
| Senior year | $16,220.00 | $16,453.00 | $19,790.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $64,880.00 | $65,812.00 | $79,160.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $24,717.00 | $25,072.00 | $30,157.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $747.00 | $757.00 | $911.00 |
| Total amount paid | $89,597.00 | $90,884.00 | $109,317.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $16,220.00 | $16,453.00 | $19,790.00 |
| Senior year | $16,220.00 | $16,453.00 | $19,790.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $32,440.00 | $32,906.00 | $39,580.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,358.00 | $12,536.00 | $15,079.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $373.00 | $379.00 | $455.00 |
| Total amount paid | $44,798.00 | $45,442.00 | $54,659.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $20,420.00 | $20,653.00 | $23,990.00 |
| Senior year | $20,420.00 | $20,653.00 | $23,990.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $81,680.00 | $82,612.00 | $95,960.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $31,117.00 | $31,472.00 | $36,557.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $940.00 | $951.00 | $1,104.00 |
| Total amount paid | $112,797.00 | $114,084.00 | $132,517.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $20,420.00 | $20,653.00 | $23,990.00 |
| Senior year | $20,420.00 | $20,653.00 | $23,990.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $40,840.00 | $41,306.00 | $47,980.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,559.00 | $15,736.00 | $18,279.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $470.00 | $475.00 | $552.00 |
| Total amount paid | $56,399.00 | $57,042.00 | $66,259.00 |
| For the complete net-price picture, see the net-price section. |
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $22,063.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $14,514.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the University of Maryland Global Campus Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid page.
Median graduate debt at University of Maryland Global Campus works out to $10,500.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-load classification.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,724.00 |
| 25th | $4,904.00 |
| Median (50th) | $10,500.00 |
| 75th | $21,823.00 |
| 90th | $36,500.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Dig deeper into debt on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $9,500.00 |
| Middle income | $11,698.00 |
| High income | $12,000.00 |
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $10,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $11,000.00 |
Pell Grant eligibility is a useful proxy for low-income status among undergraduates. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of University of Maryland Global Campus works out to $405.00. This institution is flagged by federal data for Pell-debt inequity.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for University of Maryland Global Campus is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 7.0% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at University of Maryland Global Campus add up to $3,158,438,198.00 spread across 114,001 borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 10,595 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $5,462.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 35,165 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,079.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veterans benefits detail.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing University of Maryland Global Campus, consider the following:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.