Fall 2025 Tuition and Fees
Tuition for a student taking one (three-credit) course:
| 3-credit course cost Maryland Resident* | 3-credit course cost Non-Maryland Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition MD resident: $779 per credit Non-resident: $1,338 per credit | $2,337 | $4,014 |
Main Campus Fees
Breakdown of fees for a student taking one (three-credit) course at UMBC Main Campus:
| Mandatory Fees | Fee per 3-credit course |
|---|---|
| Technology Fee ($19 per credit) | $57 |
| Campus Engagement Fee ($46 per credit) | $138 |
| Transportation Fee ($29 per credit) | $87 |
| Auxiliary Facilities Fee ($28 per credit) | $84 |
| Graduate Program Fee ($22 per credit) | $66 |
| Athletics & Recreation Fee ($39 per credit) | $117 |
| Total: | $549 |
Shady Grove Fees
Breakdown of fees for a part-time and full-time students taking classes at UMBC-Shady Grove:
| Mandatory Fees | Part-Time Student: | Full-Time Student: |
|---|---|---|
| Facilities Fee (Flat fee per term) | $11.63 per term | $23.25 per term |
| Auxiliary Student Services Fee $22.50 per credit part-time, flat $210 per term for full-time | $69.75 (for three-credit course) | $217 per term |
| Technology Fee $18 per credit part-time and full-time | $57 (for three-credit course) | $171 (for nine credits) |
| Total: | $138.38 | $411.25 |
* Regional tuition rate applicable to DC, Delaware & select counties in Virginia & Pennsylvania starting Fall 2017
Additional costs for application and matriculation fees are noted below.
Tuition and fees are determined by Student Business Services and may be updated from the amounts listed here. Visit Student Business Services for current tuition and fees amounts.
Application Fee
$50 – online
Matriculation Fee
Master’s degree-seeking students are charged a $100 matriculation fee for each of their first two semesters of enrollment ($200 total). The fees are posted to student accounts automatically. Certificate and non-degree students are not charged matriculation or orientation fees. A certificate diploma fee is charged when a certificate diploma application is submitted to the Graduate School. Read more about the matriculation fee and other Student Business Services Mandatory Fees.
Cost of Attendance
The UMBC Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships publishes a yearly Cost of Attendance (COA). COA is an estimate of the costs a student can reasonably expect to pay for tuition and fees, housing, transportation, books and materials, miscellaneous living expenses, and loan fees (as applicable).
Financial Aid
Departmental aid is not available through this program. Because this program is designed primarily for working professionals, graduate assistantships are limited. However, students may apply for graduate assistantships offered through other academic departments and, if eligible, can apply for federal aid and support. For detailed information on financial aid for prospective graduate students, refer to Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Cybersecurity Scholarship Opportunities
A limited number of slots are available for CYBR MS students to apply for the Federal Cybercorps Scholarship for Service (SFS) program. The merit-based SFS provides full tuition, annual stipends, and other benefits in exchange for working in a cybersecurity capacity for the US government upon graduation. SFS requires recipients to have US Citizenship, enroll as a full-time student, hold no meaningful outside employment, and be able to obtain a US Government security clearance. (New for 2025-28: Per NSF requirements, SFS students must take at least four courses related to artificial intelligence.)
Contact Dr. Alan Sherman (sherman@umbc.edu) or Dr. Roberto Yus (ryus@umbc.edu) or visit CyberCorps: Scholarships For Service (SFS) for more details and application information.
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