Maryland colleges raised tuition again. See how much.

New school year, new tuition rates.

The cost to attend most colleges and universities in Maryland has risen yet again, as state funding for public universities declines and enrollment at many colleges continues to drop. As a result, some schools are opting to raise tuition to produce more revenue and keep up with rising costs.

The tuition hikes come as public trust in higher education hits record lows, largely due to the perceived cost of earning a degree.

The University System of Maryland is raising tuition partially because of inflation, said spokesperson Michael Sandler. He also noted that the system’s base funding from the state has been cut twice in the last three years, amounting to a reduction of about 10%.

“Our tuition remains lower than many of our peer institutions,” Sandler said. “Modest increases are necessary to ensure we continue to deliver value and a strong return on investment for all students.”

While all of the state’s public colleges increased their tuition, a few offer special deals in a bid to recruit out-of-state students. Frostburg State University and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore offer reduced tuition rates for students coming from neighboring states, while Coppin State University offers in-state tuition for students coming from states with no historically Black colleges. St. Mary’s College of Maryland, another public school, has reduced tuition rates for D.C. residents.

Some private universities have deals as well. The Johns Hopkins University announced last fall that families making under $200,000 wouldn’t have to pay tuition. Students from families making less than $100,000 a year won’t have to worry about room and board and other living expenses, as well.

St. John’s College, which this year will charge $44,858, has the largest tuition hike at almost 6%. But most students actually pay around $25,000 per year, thanks to merit scholarships, said Ben Baum, the school’s vice president for enrollment.

The searchable table below shows the cost of tuition and fees for Maryland colleges. Tuition for public colleges is for in-state students.

Housing and food plans, which often add thousands to the cost of attendance, are not included.

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