UMGC is a state university offering competitive tuition rates and fees.
At University of Maryland Global Campus, tuition costs and university fees1 are competitive and affordable across the board. We also offer low in-state rates for Maryland residents and reduced tuition for military servicemembers, their spouses, and dependent children.
Tuition Rates
| Maryland Resident/In-State Tuition Rates | Spring 2022 | Summer 2022 | Fall 2022 | Winter 2023 | Spring 2023 |
| Standard Undergraduate Programs | $306 per credit | $312 per credit | $312 per credit | $312 per credit | $312 per credit |
| Specialty Undergraduate Program: Certificate in Facebook Digital Marketing | $625 per credit | $625 per credit | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Standard Graduate Programs | $504 per credit | $514 per credit | $514 per credit | $514 per credit | $514 per credit |
| Specialty Graduate Programs* | $694 per credit | $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 | $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.
For further financial aid information, review our Scholarships page.
| Out-of-State Tuition Rates | Spring 2022 | Summer 2022 | Fall 2022 | Winter 2023 | Spring 2023 |
| Standard Undergraduate Programs | $499 per credit | $499 per credit | $499 per credit | $499 per credit | $499 per credit |
| Specialty Undergraduate Program: Certificate in Facebook Digital Marketing | $625 per credit | $625 per credit | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Standard Graduate Programs | $659 per credit | $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 | $694 per credit |
| Undergraduate Hybrid Courses at USM at Hagerstown ** | $418 per credit | $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 | $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.
Learn about military tuition rate eligibility.
| Military Tuition Rates | Spring 2022 | Summer 2022 | Fall 2022 | Winter 2023 | Spring 2023 |
| Standard Undergraduate Programs | $250 per credit | $250 per credit | $250 per credit | $250 per credit | $250 per credit |
| Specialty Undergraduate Program: Certificate in Facebook Digital Marketing | $625 per credit | $625 per credit | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Standard Graduate Programs | $480 per credit | $480 per credit | $480 per credit | $480 per credit | $480 per credit |
| Specialty Graduate Programs * | $480 per credit | $480 per credit | $480 per credit | $480 per credit | $480 per credit |
| Master of Science in Transformational Leadership (if eligible) ** | $350 per credit | $350 per credit | $350 per credit | $350 per credit | $350 per credit |
| Doctoral Programs | $1,087 per credit | $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 (Spring 2022 - Spring 2023)
| Type of Fee | Fee Amount |
| Application for Admission Fee, Undergraduate and Graduate This fee is nonrefundable and is incurred when the application for admission is submitted. | $50 |
| Application for Admission Fee, Doctoral This fee is nonrefundable and is incurred when the application for admission is submitted. | $100 |
| Type of Fee | Fee Amount |
| 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. | $15 |
| Type of Fee | Fee Amount |
| Shady Grove Center Program Fee, Undergraduate Required for all undergraduate courses taken at Shady Grove. | $29 per credit |
| Shady Grove Center Program Fee, Graduate Required for all graduate courses taken at Shady Grove. | $21 per credit |
| Shady Grove Center Facilities Fee | $10 per semester (up to $20 maximum per academic year) |
| Type of Fee | Fee Amount |
| Prior Learning Portfolio Evaluation Fee | $150 |
| Prior Learning Credit Award Re-Evaluation Fee Credit award re-evaluation is only available in special circumstances. | $125 |
| Type of Fee | Fee Amount |
| Noncredit Course Fee: Orientation to Graduate Studies at UMGC (0 Credits, UCSP 615) | $75 |
| Laboratory Course Fee This fee applies to BIOL 230, 331, 355, 356, 435, 437, and 438; BSCI 105, 106, 201, 202, 223, 230, and 424; and CHEM 103, 113, 132, 232, 233, 242, and 243. | $40 |
| Dishonored Check Service Fee | $30 |
| Make-Up Exam Fee This fee is nonrefundable and is incurred upon requesting a make-up exam. | $60 |
| Diploma or Certificate Fee This fee is nonrefundable. | $50 |
| Transcript Fee This fee is charged per copy for regular service. | $10 |
| All Other Noncredit Courses (Designated ASC or UCSP) | $95 |
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, transcripts, diplomas, registration) will be denied until all debts are paid.
Please see the Policy on Student Classification for Admission and Tuition Purposes 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.