University of Maryland Global Campus

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Maryland Global Campus?

UMGC charges different tuition to Maryland residents and nonresidents. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $7,776 for in-state students and $11,976 for out-of-state students. Reported required fees were $360 in either category, making tuition and required fees $8,136 and $12,336, respectively, before other expenses.

• 2024-25 part-time undergraduate tuition: $324 per credit in state or $499 per credit out of state.
• 2024-25 full-time graduate tuition: $9,612 in state or $11,862 out of state, plus reported required fees of $270.
• 2024-25 estimated books and supplies: $698; actual spending depends on courses and materials.

Housing and food, transportation, technology, and personal expenses belong in a student's full cost-of-attendance budget even though UMGC does not operate undergraduate residence halls. A reported $17,256 room-and-board allowance is an estimate of living expenses, not a charge for a UMGC dormitory or meal plan. It should not be added to a student's budget without considering their actual living arrangement. Tuition schedules can change after the reporting year, and part-time, military, and program-specific pricing may differ.

Financial aid changes what eligible students pay out of pocket. In the reported aid data, 50% of students received financial aid and 17% had student loans; those percentages do not establish what an individual applicant will receive. Students can seek federal grants and loans through the FAFSA, and may qualify for Maryland aid, UMGC scholarships, employer assistance, or veterans' and military education benefits under the applicable rules. A financial aid offer - not the published tuition figure alone - is the better basis for comparing options.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Maryland Global Campus?

UMGC students can pursue ordinary paid work while studying, but a part-time job, a course-related internship, and Federal Work-Study are different arrangements. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid offered only to eligible students when the institution has a funded position available; submitting a FAFSA does not itself guarantee a job.

Students interested in work-study should ask UMGC's financial aid office whether positions are available for their term and location, how openings are posted, and whether their aid offer includes eligibility. Other employment can be sought independently. UMGC's career services include individual career counseling, résumé and interview preparation, job-search resources, employer events, and opportunities to connect with alumni. Those services support a search; they are not evidence of a job offer or placement guarantee. The university does not require an internship of every student, although a specific program may have different experiential requirements.