Cost of Attendance
View current tuition and fee rates.
The Office of Student Financial Aid constructs average financial aid budgets that include:
- Tuition and fees
- Books, course materials, supplies and equipment
- Housing and food (living expenses)
- Transportation cost
- Miscellaneous personal expenses
These budget items added together make up the Cost of Attendance. The Financial Aid Cost of Attendance reflects an average cost for a student attending Montgomery College full-time for the 9-month academic year. You can view your average cost by selecting the correct accordion below. Learn how we determine your residency status.
NOTE: Montgomery College does NOT offer dormitories/housing. For students attending less than half time (five hours or less) the cost of attendance excludes two items: Housing & food and Miscellaneous personal expenses. All tuition and fees are subject to change by action of the Board of Trustees.
- *Based on student’s enrollment. View current tuition and fee rates.
- **These figures are averages and will vary from student to student. They are not billed by the college.
See the estimated budget for a Montgomery County resident for 2024-2025.
| Budget for a Montgomery County Resident during the school year 2024-2025 who is |
living at home or with relatives |
NOT living at home or with relatives |
| DESCRIPTION OF COST | $ AMOUNTS | $ AMOUNTS |
| Tuition And Fees * | $ 5,394 | $ 5,394 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment ** | $1,372 | $1,372 |
| Housing & Food ** | $4,959 | $16,530 |
| Transportation ** | $3,367 | $3,367 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses ** | $10,714 | $10,714 |
| TOTAL EST. COST OF ATTENDANCE | $ 25,806 | $ 37,377 |
See the estimated budget for a Maryland resident for 2024-2025.
| Budget for a State of Maryland Resident during the school year 2024-2025 who is |
living at home or with relatives |
NOT living at home or with relatives |
| DESCRIPTION OF COST | $ AMOUNTS | $ AMOUNTS |
| Tuition and Fees * | $ 9,704 | $ 9,704 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment ** | $1,372 | $1,372 |
| Housing & Food ** | $4,959 | $16,530 |
| Transportation ** | $3,367 | $3,367 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses ** | $10,714 | $10,714 |
| TOTAL EST. COST OF ATTENDANCE | $ 30,116 | $ 41,687 |
See the estimated budget for a non-Maryland resident for 2024-2025.
| Budget for an out-of-state resident during the school year 2024-2025 who is |
living at home or with relatives |
NOT living at home or with relatives |
| DESCRIPTION OF COST | $ AMOUNTS | $ AMOUNTS |
| Tuition and Fees * | $ 13,300 | $ 13,300 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment ** | $1,372 | $1,372 |
| Housing & Food ** | $4,959 | $16,530 |
| Transportation ** | $3,367 | $3,367 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses ** | $10,714 | $10,714 |
| TOTAL EST. COST OF ATTENDANCE | $ 33,712 | $ 45,283 |