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80.6%Acceptance
$12,952Tuition
10,434Students
71%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$69,960Earnings
#3 in MarylandPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$12,952
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,308
Average Net Price
$18,328
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$14,204
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,906
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,756
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$207/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
67.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
29.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $7,048
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,374
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,506
$75,001 – $110,000 $24,763
$110,001+ $27,013

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Cost Overview

Most UMBC families pay far less than the $28,756 sticker price. Low-income students with family earnings under $30,000 pay just $7,048 annually after aid. Middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 face net costs around $18,506 per year. Even high earners above $110,000 typically pay $27,013 after minimal aid. Over four years, costs range from $28,192 for the poorest families to $108,052 for the wealthiest.

UMBC keeps debt manageable for a research university. Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,500, translating to monthly payments around $207. With median earnings hitting $69,960 ten years out, most alumni easily handle these payments. The university particularly rewards in-state students, who make up 89% of enrollment and save nearly $18,000 annually compared to out-of-state peers. Maryland residents from low-income families get the best deal, paying less than many community colleges while accessing Division I research opportunities.

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