What room costs does UMBC publish for 2026–27, and how should a family compare them?
DIRECT ANSWER
Meal plans are additional/required for some residence categories; housing license terms not comparable to private monthly rent; fees may change and assignment is not guaranteed.
UMBC lists 2026–27 residence-hall triple/quad bedrooms at $6,912 per academic year ($3,456 per semester), hall single/double bedrooms at $9,654 ($4,827 per semester), and nine-month continuous apartment single bedrooms at $10,268 ($5,134 per semester). Its rate page says the proposed $390 annual communication fee is included in the displayed prices. Compare the same housing term, room category and included services; required dining may add a separate cost. These university housing-license prices are not private monthly rental comparables. Confirm the student's actual license, meal plan and final charges before committing.
Sources & verification
- reslife.umbc.edu Independently reviewed primary source supporting this guide's stated scope
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