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Paying for Maryland

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Maryland actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Maryland for families earning under $75,000 a year. Terrapin Commitment covers full tuition and fees for in-state Pell-eligible students with family income up to $75k; no free-tuition promise for higher incomes or out-of-state students.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Maryland's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$3,200/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$8,500/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$15,000/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$23,000/yr after aid
$110k+$28,800/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$29,996
In-state tuition$10,779
Out-of-state tuition$37,820
Room & board$16,700
Average net price$16,500
Students on aid58%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsNo need-based aid for international students

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