The cost of attendance includes costs for which students will be billed directly, such as tuition and mandatory fees. 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: rent, utilities and food; books and supplies; transportation to and from campus; loan fees; and other personal expenses. Actual costs for individual students may vary based on personal circumstance.
Cost of Attendance
*Annual tuition/fees based on full-time (9+ credit) enrollment
2022-2023 |
In-State Per Year |
Out-of-State Per Year |
| Tuition/Fees | $15,300 | $24,336 |
| Rent/Utilities/Food | $22,500 | $22,500 |
| Books | $800 | $800 |
| Transportation | $2,672 | $2,672 |
| Other | $1,708 | $1,708 |
| Direct Loan Fee | $180 | $180 |
| PLUS Loan Fee | $840 | $840 |
| Total: | $44,000 | $53,036 |