Find information on Fall 2021 tuition rates.
- Undergraduate Tuition
- Graduate Tuition
| Undergraduate Tuition Rates | Fall 2021 |
|---|---|
Standard programs, out-of-state resident | $499 per credit |
Standard programs, Maryland resident Find out how to qualify for in-state rates. | $306 per credit |
Out-of-state resident, hybrid courses at USM at Hagerstown This rate applies to students who take hybrid courses at USMH and who reside in one of the neighboring counties to Washington County, including Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson Counties in West Virginia; Fulton, Franklin, and Adams Counties in Pennsylvania; and Loudoun County in Virginia. | $418 per credit |
Specialty Program: Certificate in Facebook Digital Marketing | $625 per credit |
Military and eligible spouses and dependents Learn about military tuition rate eligibility. | $250 per credit |
| Graduate Tuition Rates | Fall 2021 |
|---|---|
Standard programs, Maryland resident | $504 per credit |
Standard programs, out-of-state resident | $659 per credit |
Standard programs, military and eligible spouses and dependents Learn about military tuition rate eligibility. | $480 per credit |
Specialty programs The following graduate programs and related courses are included in the specialty tuition rate category: Cybersecurity Management and Policy Master's Degree, Cybersecurity Technology Master's Degree, Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation Master's Degree, Data Analytics, and Business Administration. | $694 per credit |
Specialty programs, military and eligible spouses and dependents The following graduate programs and related courses are included in the specialty tuition rate category for military servicemembers and their eligible spouses and dependents: Cybersecurity Management and Policy Master's Degree, Cybersecurity Technology Master's Degree, Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation Master's Degree, Data Analytics, and Business Administration. Learn more about military tuition rate eligibility. | $480 per credit |
Doctoral programs | $1,087 per credit |
| Undergraduate Tuition Rates | Fall 2021 |
|---|---|
Standard programs, out-of-state resident | $499 per credit |
Standard programs, Maryland resident Find out how to qualify for in-state rates. | $306 per credit |
Out-of-state resident, hybrid courses at USM at Hagerstown This rate applies to students who take hybrid courses at USMH and who reside in one of the neighboring counties to Washington County, including Morgan, Berkeley, and Jefferson Counties in West Virginia; Fulton, Franklin, and Adams Counties in Pennsylvania; and Loudoun County in Virginia. | $418 per credit |
Specialty Program: Certificate in Facebook Digital Marketing | $625 per credit |
Military and eligible spouses and dependents Learn about military tuition rate eligibility. | $250 per credit |
| Graduate Tuition Rates | Fall 2021 |
|---|---|
Standard programs, Maryland resident | $504 per credit |
Standard programs, out-of-state resident | $659 per credit |
Standard programs, military and eligible spouses and dependents Learn about military tuition rate eligibility. | $480 per credit |
Specialty programs The following graduate programs and related courses are included in the specialty tuition rate category: Cybersecurity Management and Policy Master's Degree, Cybersecurity Technology Master's Degree, Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation Master's Degree, Data Analytics, and Business Administration. | $694 per credit |
Specialty programs, military and eligible spouses and dependents The following graduate programs and related courses are included in the specialty tuition rate category for military servicemembers and their eligible spouses and dependents: Cybersecurity Management and Policy Master's Degree, Cybersecurity Technology Master's Degree, Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigation Master's Degree, Data Analytics, and Business Administration. Learn more about military tuition rate eligibility. | $480 per credit |
Doctoral programs | $1,087 per credit |
| Type of Fee | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
Application for Admission Fee, Undergraduate and Graduate This fee is nonrefundable and is incurred when the application for admission is submitted. | $50 |
Application for Admission Fee, Doctoral This fee is nonrefundable and is incurred when the application for admission is submitted. | $100 |
Noncredit Course Fee:Â Orientation to Graduate Studies at UMGC (0 Credits, UCSP 615) | $75 |
Cooperative Education Administrative Fee | $75 |
Cooperative Education Job Development Seminar Fee | $75 |
Laboratory Course Fee This fee applies to BIOL 230, 331, 355, 356, 435, 437, and 438; BSCI 105, 106, 201, 202, 223, 230, and 424; and CHEM 103, 113, 132, 232, 233, 242, and 243. | $40 |
Prior Learning Portfolio Evaluation Fee | $150 |
Prior Learning Credit Award Re-Evaluation Fee Credit award re-evaluation is only available in special circumstances. | $125 |
Dishonored Check Service Fee | $30 |
Shady Grove Center Program Fee, Undergraduate Required for all undergraduate courses taken at Shady Grove. | $29 per credit |
Shady Grove Center Program Fee, Graduate Required for all graduate courses taken at Shady Grove. | $21 per credit |
Shady Grove Center Facilities Fee | $10 per semester (up to $20 maximum per academic year) |
Technology Fee This per-credit fee is charged at the time of registration to improve the institutional IT infrastructure and help fund technological advancements and tools to enhance the student experience. This charge does not apply to the following categories: undergraduate military students, students enrolled in specialty graduate programs and related courses, and students covered by certain corporate agreements. | $15 |
Make-Up Exam Fee This fee is nonrefundable and is incurred upon requesting a make-up exam. | $60 |
Diploma or Certificate Fee This fee is nonrefundable. | $50 |
Transcript Fee This fee is charged per copy for regular service. | $10 |
All Other Noncredit Courses (Designated ASC or UCSP) | $95 |
1Â All students are required to pay tuition for all courses in which they are enrolled. Tuition rates are subject to the approval of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. They may be changed, or other charges may be included, as a result of the Board of Regents decisions. Notwithstanding any other provision of this or any other university publication, the university reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees and other charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the university and the USM Board of Regents.
The Board of Regents has authorized the university to charge a student's delinquent account for all collection costs incurred by the university. The normal collection fee is 17 percent plus attorney and/or court costs. The service charge for a dishonored check is $30. Requests for services (for example, transcripts, diplomas, registration) will be denied until all debts are paid.
Please see the  for specific details about residency requirements.
Financial aid and tuition remission for University System of Maryland employees cannot be applied to noncredit courses. Golden ID benefits may not be applied to fees, noncredit courses, specialty undergraduate or graduate programs, or doctoral programs. Regular tuition rates apply for cooperative education, course challenge examinations, and EXCEL 301.