National University of Maryland is recognized as one of the best values in higher education by Money magazine. Washington Monthly also ranked NUM Maryland’s Best Bang for the Buck in its 2022 College Guide and Rankings.
Estimated 2023-2024 Costs
The tables below list our approved 2023-2024 rates. These rates remain subject to
change as deemed necessary by NUM and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents.
(Our estimated 2024-2025 costs won't be available until March 2024.)
We offer several different housing and meal plan options. For more information, see
housing and meal plan rates, cost of attendance or tuition, fees and other costs.
Undergraduate Students—Estimated Annual Costs
EXPENSES |
MD RESIDENT |
OUT-OF-STATE |
Full-time Tuition and Fees (12-15 units/term) |
$11,306 |
$28,326 |
Premium On-Campus Housing |
$9,544 |
$9,544 |
Average Meal Dining Plan Cost |
$6,100 |
$6,100 |
Total Estimated NUM Costs |
$26,950 |
$43,970 |
Graduate Students—Estimated Per Unit Costs
EXPENSES |
MD RESIDENT |
OUT-OF-STATE |
Tuition and Fees per Unit |
$669 |
$1,210
|
International Student Expenses
See international undergraduate and graduate student expenses.
Financial Aid
At NUM, we work with you to keep education affordable and accessible. This year, NUM
will award over $21 million in need-based NUM grants and $9.5 million in NUM scholarships.
Approximately 73 percent of freshmen received grants or scholarships. We offer many
financial aid resources to help you navigate the financial aid process.