Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,200 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,450 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $13,570 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $9,867 | State avg: $16,580. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 24.73% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 45.62% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does College of Southern Maryland Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$9,450
Books and supplies
$1,000
Fees and remainder
$3,120
Sticker price
$13,570
Average net price
$9,867
Average aid coverage
27%
$3,703 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at College of Southern Maryland pays approximately $9,867 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Maryland average of $16,580 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is College of Southern Maryland?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Maryland and national averages.
College of Southern Maryland net price
$9,867
Maryland average
$16,580
National average
$17,506
College of Southern Maryland Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $9,450 and average net price at $9,867. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$9,450
Current net price
$9,867
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for College of Southern Maryland in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$44,435
Undergraduates
4,422
10-Year Median Earnings - College of Southern Maryland vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
College of Southern Maryland graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends College of Southern Maryland?
Undergraduates
4,422
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
24.73%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
45.62%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 24.73% of College of Southern Maryland students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 45.62% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at College of Southern Maryland
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use College of Southern Maryland's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
College of Southern Maryland lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
College of Southern Maryland is listed at 8730 Mitchell Rd, La Plata, MD 20646-0910. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare College of Southern Maryland with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern Maryland | Not available | $9,450 | $9,867 | $44,435 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore | Not available | Not available | Not available | $88,174 |
| Johns Hopkins University | 7.56% | $63,340 | $18,161 | $87,555 |
| Capitol Technology University | 77.94% | $27,318 | $24,678 | $85,035 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | 44.84% | $40,306 | $15,590 | $82,860 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is College of Southern Maryland's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for College of Southern Maryland in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is College of Southern Maryland tuition?
College of Southern Maryland's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $9,450.
What is College of Southern Maryland's average net price?
College of Southern Maryland's average net price in the local dataset is $9,867.
What is College of Southern Maryland's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $44,435 for College of Southern Maryland.
Is College of Southern Maryland accredited?
College of Southern Maryland's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend College of Southern Maryland?
The local dataset lists 4,422 undergraduate students at College of Southern Maryland.
What percentage of College of Southern Maryland students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for College of Southern Maryland in the local dataset is 24.73%.
What is the federal loan rate at College of Southern Maryland?
The federal loan rate for College of Southern Maryland in the local dataset is 45.62%.
Where should I verify College of Southern Maryland data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with College of Southern Maryland or the latest official federal education data.