Fall 2025 Tuition and Fees
Breakdown of tuition and fees* for a student taking one (three-credit) course:
| Maryland Resident** | Non-Maryland Resident | |
| Tuition MD resident: $779 per credit Non-resident: $1,338 per credit | $2,337 | $4,014 |
| Technology Fee ($19 per credit) | $57 | $57 |
| Campus Engagement Fee ($46 per credit) | $138 | $138 |
| Transportation Fee ($29 per credit) | $87 | $87 |
| Auxiliary Facilities Fee ($28 per credit) | $84 | $84 |
| Graduate Program Fee ($22 per credit) | $66 | $66 |
| Athletics & Recreation Fee ($39 per credit) | $117 | $117 |
| Total for a 3-credit course: | $2,886 | $4,563 |
* Additional costs for application and matriculation fees. See below.
** Regional tuition rate applicable to DC, Delaware & select counties in Virginia & Pennsylvania starting Fall 2017
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
A one-time matriculation fee will be paid during the first two semesters of enrollment for Master’s degree-seeking students, and the fee will be posted to student accounts automatically: $100 will be charged the first semester; $100 will be charged the second semester. Certificate and non-degree students will not be charged a matriculation fee or orientation fee. The certificate diploma fee will continue to be charged when the application for certificate diploma is submitted to the Graduate School. For more information on the matriculation fee, please visit Student Business Services Mandatory Fees.
Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance (COA) represents an estimate of the maximum costs a student might expect based on tuition and fees, housing, transportation, books and materials, miscellaneous living expenses, and loan fees (as applicable). Please refer to the UMBC Financial Aid and Scholarships Cost of Attendance for more information.
Financial Aid
Departmental aid is not available through this program. Since this program is designed primarily for working professionals, graduate assistantships are limited. Students are eligible to apply for non-research based graduate assistantships offered through other academic departments. However, graduate students, if eligible can apply for federal aid and support. For the most detailed information on financial aid for prospective graduate students, refer to Financial Aid and Scholarships.
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