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Did you know that starting your four-year journey at AACC can save you tens of thousands of dollars in tuition and costly student loan debt? Don't let the cost of a college education scare you. Start your journey at AACC, save thousands on your degree, and spend your time and energy on transforming your future.

Compare how AACC plus the four-year institution of your choice can save you money!

Below is a cost comparison reflecting area schools based on 2023-2024 tuition and fees. You also may use numbers from this handy database — courtesy of The Chronicle of Higher Education — to compare costs of schools across the country.

College

Bachelor's Degree
All 4 Years at
4-year Institution

Bachelor's Degree
2 Years at AACC*,
2 Years at 4-Year Institution

Cost Savings

University of Maryland
Baltimore County
$53,024 $9,700 + $26,512 = $36,212 $16,812
University of Maryland
College Park
$47,236 $9,700 + $23,618 = $33,318 $13,918
Towson University $46,912 $9,700 + $23,456 = $33,156 $13,756
Salisbury University $44,336 $9,700 + $22,168 = $31,868 $12,468
Frostburg University $40,880 $9,700 + $20,440 = $30,140 $10,740
University of Baltimore $39,968 $9,700 + $19,984 = $29,684 $10,284
University of Maryland
Global Campus
$38,880 $9,700 + $19,440 = $29,140 $9,740
Bowie State University $36,870 $9,700 + $18,435 = 28,135 $8,735

*Approximate costs assume Anne Arundel County residency.


Cost of Attendance

Tuition and fees are just one part of the overall cost of attending AACC. The Cost Of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of what it costs a student to attend college. The COA allows for other expenses related to attending AACC to be included in your decision to attend college. COA is also used to create your financial aid offer.

2023-2024 Student Expense Budgets

Cost of Attendance reflects an average cost for a student attending AACC full time (12 credits per term) for the nine-month academic school year. Additional costs may be incurred for students in some allied health programs.

Anne Arundel County Resident

 

Expenses Living with Parents Not Living with Parents
Tuition and Fees $4,178 $4,178
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $600 $600
Transportation $1,946 $1,946
Housing $0 $6,560
Food $2,810 $2,810
Loan Fees $262 $262
Personal expenses $6,366 $6,366
Totals $16,162 $22,722

 

Other Maryland County Resident

 

Expenses Living with Parents Not Living with Parents
Tuition and Fees $8,186 $8,186
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $600 $600
Transportation $1,946 $1,946
Housing $0 $6,560
Food $2,810 $2,810
Loan Fees $262 $262
Personal expenses $6,366 $6,366
Totals $20,170 $26,730

 

Out-of-State Resident

 

Expenses Living with Parents Not Living with Parents
Tuition and Fees $11,330 $11,330
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $600 $600
Transportation $1,946 $1,946
Housing $0 $6,560
Food $2,810 $2,810
Loan Fees $262 $262
Personal expenses $6,366 $6,366
Totals $23,314 $29,874

 

2024-2025 Student Expense Budgets

Cost of Attendance reflects an average cost for a student attending AACC full time (12 credits per term) for the nine-month academic school year. Additional costs may be incurred for students in some allied health programs.

Anne Arundel County Resident

 

Expenses Living with Parents Not Living with Parents
Tuition and Fees $4,322 $4,322
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $600 $600
Transportation $2,040 $2,040
Housing $0 $7,038
Food $2,992 $2,992
Loan Fees $280 $280
Personal expenses $6,494 $6,494
Totals $16,728 $23,766

 

Other Maryland County Resident

 

Expenses Living with Parents Not Living with Parents
Tuition and Fees $8,354 $8,354
Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment $600 $600
Transportation $2,040 $2,040
Housing $0 $7,038
Food $2,992 $2,992
Loan Fees $280 $280
Personal expenses $6,494 $6,494
Totals $20,760 $27,798

 

Out-of-State Resident

 

Expenses Living with Parents Not Living with Parents
Tuition and Fees $11,522 $11,522
Books, course materials, supplies,  and equipment $600 $600
Transportation $2,040 $2,040
Housing $0 $7,038
Food $2,992 $2,992
Loan Fees $280 $280
Personal expenses $6,494 $6,494
Totals $23,928 $30,966

 

*AACC does not have any programs that require an allowable cost for professional licensure or certification for students completing their degree or certificate program at AACC.

Students in the following allied health programs may have additional costs associated with their program. 

Additional Costs for Select Allied Health Programs

 

ProgramLiving with ParentsNot Living with Parents
Physical Therapist Assistant -
AAS.PTA.PTA-S
$364 $364
Nursing -
AS.NUR.RN-S
$510 $510
Radiologic Technology
- AAS.RAD.RAD-S
$524 $524

 

Cost of Attendance Adjusted for the Documented Purchase of a Computer

The maximum adjustment toward the purchase of a computer is $850. This adjustment can be made once each academic school year. To have your Cost of Attendance adjusted:

  • Make sure you completed the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the year you are requesting the adjustment, and AACC has your information.
  • Be enrolled for at least half-time (6 or more eligible credit hours).
  • Complete a Cost of Attendance Increase Form available at the AACC financial aid office.
  • Provide the receipt of the computer you purchased or a dated printout showing the total cost of the computer you are planning to purchase.

This adjustment does not guarantee more financial aid money to be offered, but it adjusts the overall cost of attendance used to determine financial need for the academic school year.

Questions?

We're here to help.

For questions about your bill or payment:
Cashier's Office
410-777-2236
cashiersoffice@aacc.edu

For questions about financial aid and scholarships:
Financial Aid & Veterans Benefits
410-777-2203
finaid@aacc.edu

It Starts with the FAFSA

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