The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimated amount of what it will cost you to attend Allegany College of Maryland for one academic year (typically, a fall and spring semester). The federal government determines the types of expenses that can be included in the COA; however, the college must determine the appropriate and reasonable amounts to include for each eligible COA type for its students. The types of expenses that make up a COA are:
The 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance information for ACM students is below. Please feel free to contact the Student Financial Aid Office should you have any questions about this information.
PLEASE NOTE: The budgets below were created using 15 credit hours per term.
| Allegany County Resident - Full-Time | On Campus | With Parent | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $5,040 | $5,040 | $5,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Transportation | $1,470 | $1,470 | $1,470 |
| Food and Housing | $11,400 | $6,690 | $11,400 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,610 | $2,610 | $2,610 |
| TOTAL COST | $22,020 | $17,310 | $22,020 |
| Maryland Resident - Full-Time | On Campus | With Parent | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $9,600 | $9,600 | $9,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Transportation | $1,470 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Food and Housing | $11,400 | $6,690 | $11,400 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,610 | $2,610 | $2,610 |
| TOTAL COST | $26,580 | $22,650 | $27,360 |
| Out of State Resident - Full Time | On Campus | With Parent | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $12,720 | $12,720 | $12,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Transportation | $1,470 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Food and Housing | $11,400 | $6,690 | $11,400 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $2,610 | $2,610 | $2,610 |
| TOTAL COST | $29,700 | $25,770 | $30,480 |
