Tuition and fees

Get information about tuition rates and fees 1 to help you manage your education costs at University of Maryland Global Campus.

Please note: If you wish to view a record of previous tuition rates and fees and other related costs, which can vary by semester, visit the tuition archive and select the applicable semester.

Tuition Rates

Maryland Resident/In-State Tuition Rates
Maryland Resident/In-State Tuition RatesFall 2024Winter 2025Spring 2025Summer 2025
Standard Undergraduate Programs$324 per credit$324 per credit$324 per credit$330 per credit
Standard Graduate Programs$534 per credit$534 per credit$534 per credit$544 per credit
Specialty Graduate Programs$694 per credit$694 per credit$694 per credit$694 per credit
Doctoral Programs$1,087 per credit$1,087 per credit$1,087 per credit$1,087 per credit

* 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.

Out-of-State Tuition Rates

For further financial aid information, review our Scholarships page.

Out-of-State Tuition RatesFall 2024Winter 2025Spring 2025Summer 2025
Standard Undergraduate Programs$499 per credit$499 per credit$499 per credit$499 per credit
Standard Graduate Programs$659 per credit$659 per credit$659 per credit$659 per credit
Specialty Graduate Programs$694 per credit$694 per credit$694 per credit$694 per credit
Undergraduate Hybrid Courses at USM at Hagerstown$418 per credit$418 per credit$418 per credit$418 per credit
Doctoral Programs$1,087 per credit$1,087 per credit$1,087 per credit$1,087 per credit

* 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.

** 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.

Military Tuition Rates (includes Eligible Spouses and Dependent Children)
Military Tuition RatesFall 2024Winter 2025Spring 2025Summer 2024
Standard Undergraduate Programs$250 per credit$250 per credit$250 per credit$250 per credit
Standard Graduate Programs$336 per credit$336 per credit$336 per credit$336 per credit
Specialty Graduate Programs$336 per credit$336 per credit$336 per credit$336 per credit
Master of Science in Transformational Leadership (if eligible)$336 per credit$336 per credit$336 per credit$336 per credit
Doctoral Programs$1,087 per credit$1,087 per credit$1,087 per credit$1,087 per credit

* 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.

** This rate applies to stateside active-duty, National Guard, and Selected Reserve service members who are in this program. All other students in this program pay the graduate tuition rate that applies to them.

Fees (Fall 2024–Spring 2025)

Application
Type of FeeFee Amount
Application for Admission Fee, Undergraduate and Graduate *
$50
Application for Admission Fee, Doctoral **
$100

* This fee is nonrefundable and is incurred when the application for admission is submitted.

** This fee is nonrefundable and is incurred when the application for admission is submitted.

Technology
Type of FeeFee Amount
Technology Fee
$15

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.

Shady Grove Center
Type of FeeFee Amount
Shady Grove Center Program Fee, Undergraduate *$30.50 per credit
Shady Grove Center Program Fee, Graduate *$22.50 per credit
Shady Grove Center Facilities Fee$11.25 per semester (up to $22.50 maximum per academic year)
Prior Learning
Type of FeeFee Amount
Prior Learning Portfolio Evaluation Fee$150
Prior Learning Credit Award Re-Evaluation Fee *$125

* Credit award re-evaluation is only available in special circumstances.

Additional Fees
Type of FeeFee Amount
Noncredit Course Fee (UCSP 615):$75
Dishonored Check Service Fee$30
Make-Up Exam Fee *$60
Diploma or Certificate Fee ‡$50
Transcript Fee ‡‡
$10
All Other Noncredit Courses (Designated ASC or UCSP)$95
DMI Course Materials Fee (for those enrolled in MRKT 311 only)$100

* This fee is nonrefundable and is incurred upon requesting a make-up exam.

This fee is nonrefundable.

‡‡ This fee is charged per copy for regular service.

Tuition Archive

Find information about current and previous tuition rates.

Changing Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes

Learn how to update your residency for consideration for in-state tuition.

Are You a Prospective or New Student?

If you are interested in learning how much it costs to attend UMGC, visit Costs and Financial Aid in the Prospective Students section. You can use our Time and Tuition Estimator to get estimated tuition and fees based on your program of interest and tuition rate. Plus, you can estimate your graduation date.

Achieve More for Less

Maryland community college graduates have the opportunity to earn a UMGC bachelor's degree at a reduced cost with the Completion Scholarship. Federal employees can save up to 25 percent on out-of-state tuition and specialty graduate programs.

1 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, diplomas, registration) will be denied until all debts are paid.

Please see the USM residency policy 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.