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College costs in Maryland

Last checked: 2026-10-26

This page lists the 6 pilot schools in Maryland that are covered in this pilot. The lowest published total cost among them is $26,438 at Morgan State University, for one year, in state. The full list of 300 pilot schools is on the homepage, and selection for the pilot is explained on the methodology page.

Maryland averages

FigureAverage
Total cost for one year, in state$41,235
Total cost for one year, out of state$53,404
Average net price for one year$16,727
Acceptance rate45.5%

Averages on this page are simple averages across the pilot schools in Maryland that publish each figure. They describe the schools listed on this site, not every college in the state.

Schools in Maryland ranked by total cost

SchoolCityTotal cost, in stateTotal cost, out of stateAverage net price
Morgan State UniversityBaltimore$26,438$37,120$15,350
University of Maryland-College ParkCollege Park$30,885$59,686$15,833
Towson UniversityTowson$31,390$48,410$15,064
University of Maryland Global CampusAdelphi$31,396$35,740$14,545
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore$86,065$86,065$22,844
United States Naval AcademyAnnapolisNo charges publishedNot publishedNot published

Schools in Maryland ranked by acceptance rate

SchoolAcceptance rate, fall 2023ApplicantsAdmitted
Johns Hopkins University7.6%38,9262,943
United States Naval Academy9.4%14,7271,379
University of Maryland-College Park44.8%59,37726,625
Towson University82.8%18,94815,689
Morgan State University83.0%22,74118,865

Frequently asked questions

How much does college cost in Maryland?

Across the 5 pilot schools in Maryland that publish a total cost, the simple average total cost for one year is $41,235 for in state students. Individual schools on this page range from $26,438 upward.

What is the cheapest pilot school in Maryland on this site?

By published total cost for one year, the lowest is Morgan State University at $26,438 for in state students. Average net price can change the order, because grant aid differs by school.

What is the average acceptance rate in Maryland?

Across the 5 pilot schools in Maryland that publish a rate, the simple average acceptance rate is 45.5% for fall 2023.

Are these every college in Maryland?

No. This pilot covers 300 schools nationwide, chosen by measured search demand, selectivity, and enrollment, with at least one school in every state. The Maryland page lists only the pilot schools in the state.

Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and College Scorecard, United States Department of Education. See the methodology page for sources, years, and how averages are worked out.