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University of Maryland

University of Maryland-College Park
44.8%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UMD enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$15,736
Total Cost of Attendance$29,299

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $2,962 $11,848
$30-48k $6,051 $24,204
$48-75k $10,273 $41,092
$75-110k $18,250 $73,000
$110k+ $26,691 $106,764

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Maryland

19.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$19,000
Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Maryland Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$82,860
Median Earnings (10yr)
$19,000
Median Debt
4.4x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Maryland — 4.4x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

University of Maryland True Cost by Family Income

19% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UMD enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $2,962 $11,848
$30-48k $6,051 $24,204
$48-75k $10,273 $41,092
$75-110k $18,250 $73,000
$110k+ $26,691 $106,764

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$15,736
Total Cost of Attendance$29,299

Financial Aid & Student Debt

19.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$19,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$67,785
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

University of Maryland Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Maryland actually cost per year?
University of Maryland's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $29,299/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $12,845/yr, a 56% discount off sticker price.
Does University of Maryland offer good financial aid?
19% of University of Maryland students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Maryland also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Maryland requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at University of Maryland?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $2,962/yr at University of Maryland after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $26,691/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is University of Maryland worth the cost?
University of Maryland graduates earn a median of $82,860 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $117,196 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Maryland is not affiliated with DeepColleges.