Paying for Towson University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$11,306 4.51%	$28,326 5.62%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$12,042 4.21%	$21,780 4.49%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Towson University (Towson) are $11,306 for Maryland residents and $28,326 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Towson.

68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,526. It could cover 33.63% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $21,864 for Maryland residents and $38,884 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Towson's 4-year tuition is $48,063 for Maryland residents and $123,642 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $132,511 for Maryland residents and $208,090 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Towson University is $11,306 for Maryland residents and $28,326 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.51% for Maryland residents and increased by 5.62% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Towson is $11,816 for Maryland residents and $29,917 for out-of-state students, a 5.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Towson Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,818	$26,820	$16,942
2023-2024	$11,306	$28,326	$19,124
Change % 2023-2024	4.51%	5.62%	12.88%
2024-2025	$11,816	$29,917	$21,587

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $12,042 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $21,780. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Towson is $12,548 for Maryland residents and $22,758 for out-of-state students , a 4.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Towson Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,556	$20,844	$16,942
2023-2024	$12,042	$21,780	$19,124
Change % 2023-2024	4.21%	4.49%	12.88%
2024-2025	$12,548	$22,758	$21,587

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Towson. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $316 for Maryland residents and $1,026 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $506 for Maryland residents and $1,047 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$310	$978
	2023-2024	$316	$1,026
	2024-2025	$322	$1,076
Graduate	2022-2023	$482	$998
	2023-2024	$506	$1,047
	2024-2025	$531	$1,098

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,124. The Living costs increased by 12.88% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Towson's 2024 on-campus COA is $31,390 for state residents and $48,410 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $31,390 for state residents and $48,410 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Towson
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$11,306
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$28,326
Room & Board	$15,644	$15,644
Personal Expenses	$3,480	$3,480
Books & Supplies	$960
COA (In-State)	$31,390	$31,390
COA (Out-of-State)	$48,410	$48,410

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Towson?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Towson is $48,063 for Maryland residents and $123,642 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Towson 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$11,583	$11,867	$12,158	$12,455	$48,063
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$29,324	$30,357	$31,427	$32,534	$123,642
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,867	$12,158	$12,455	$12,761	$49,240
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$30,357	$31,427	$32,534	$33,680	$127,998
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$12,158	$12,455	$12,761	$13,073	$50,447
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$31,427	$32,534	$33,680	$34,867	$132,508
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$12,455	$12,761	$13,073	$13,393	$51,683
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$32,534	$33,680	$34,867	$36,095	$137,176
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$12,761	$13,073	$13,393	$13,722	$52,949
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$33,680	$34,867	$36,095	$37,367	$142,009

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $132,511 for Maryland residents and $208,090 for out-of-state students.

Towson 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$32,068	$32,762	$33,503	$34,261	$132,511
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$49,809	$51,253	$52,744	$54,285	$208,090
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$32,762	$33,475	$34,233	$35,009	$135,399
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$51,253	$52,744	$54,285	$55,875	$214,157
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$33,475	$34,206	$34,982	$35,775	$138,360
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$52,744	$54,285	$55,875	$57,517	$220,421
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$34,206	$34,955	$35,749	$36,561	$141,396
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$54,285	$55,875	$57,517	$59,213	$226,889
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$34,955	$35,723	$36,536	$37,367	$144,508
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$55,875	$57,517	$59,213	$60,964	$233,569

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $94,407 for Maryland residents and $169,986 for out-of-state students.

Towson 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,542	$23,236	$23,977	$24,735	$94,407
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$40,283	$41,727	$43,218	$44,759	$169,986
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,236	$23,949	$24,707	$25,483	$97,295
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$41,727	$43,218	$44,759	$46,349	$176,053
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$23,949	$24,680	$25,456	$26,249	$100,256
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$43,218	$44,759	$46,349	$47,991	$182,317
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$24,680	$25,429	$26,223	$27,035	$103,292
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$44,759	$46,349	$47,991	$49,687	$188,785
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$25,429	$26,197	$27,010	$27,841	$106,404
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$46,349	$47,991	$49,687	$51,438	$195,465

	In-State	Out-of-State
Towson University	$11,306	$28,326
Northeastern University	$63,141
University of Delaware	$16,080	$39,720
University of North Carolina Wilmington	$7,317	$22,985
Drexel University	$60,663
James Madison University	$13,576	$30,790