The cost of attendance includes costs for which students will be billed directly, such as tuition, mandatory fees, on campus housing and meal plan. These are termed direct costs. The cost of attendance also includes costs for which a student is not billed directly, but which the student should consider when planning their expenses for attending UMBC. These are termed indirect costs, and can include books and supplies, transportation to and from campus, loan fees and other personal expenses. Actual costs for individual students may vary based on the student’s course load, housing and meal plan selection.
Living in the Dorms
2020-2021 |
In-State Per year |
Out-of-State Per year |
| Direct Costs | ||
| Tuition/Fees | $9,420 | $25,054 |
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| Indirect Costs | ||
| Books | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Transportation | $1,462 | $1,462 |
| Other | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| Direct Loan Fee | $72 | $72 |
| PLUS Loan Fee | $738 | $738 |
Total: |
$27,928 |
$43,562 |
Living with Relatives
2020-2021 |
In-State Per year |
Out-of-State Per year |
| Direct Costs | ||
| Tuition/Fees | $9,420 | $25,054 |
| Indirect Costs | ||
| Room & Board | $4,766 | $4,766 |
| Books | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Transportation | $1,462 | $1,462 |
| Other | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| Direct Loan Fee | $72 | $72 |
| PLUS Loan Fee | $738 | $738 |
Total: |
$20,078 |
$35,712 |
Living Off-Campus
2020-2021 |
In-State Per year |
Out-of-State Per year |
| Direct Costs | ||
| Tuition/Fees | $9,420 | $25,054 |
| Indirect Costs | ||
| Room & Board | $14,614 | $14,614 |
| Books | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Transportation | $1,462 | $1,462 |
| Other | $2,020 | $2,020 |
| Direct Loan Fee | $72 | $72 |
| PLUS Loan Fee | $738 | $738 |
Total: |
$29,926 |
$45,560 |