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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

Maryland cost & aid FAQ

How much does Maryland cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $16,500 per year at Maryland after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $29,996. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Maryland cost by family income?

At Maryland, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $3,200 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $28,800 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Maryland offer free tuition?

Yes. Maryland waives tuition for families earning under $75,000 a year. That covers tuition itself; room, board and fees may still apply, so the total cost can be above zero.

Does Maryland give financial aid to international students?

No need-based aid for international students. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Maryland's financial aid office.

Does Maryland meet full financial need?

Does not meet full need for everyone. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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