Towson 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,464

Cost of attendance at Towson University in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,516

Cost of attendance at Towson University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Towson University was $11,076. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Towson

Towson net price calculator

$11,076

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Maryland and nationwide.

Maryland's average	$14,436
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Towson for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$11,076	$5,006 (31%)	$4,493	$7,917	$12,211	$16,971	$18,491
2021	$16,082	$79	$7,956	$12,452	$17,667	$23,260	$24,434
2020	$16,161	$13	$9,206	$12,632	$18,052	$22,972	$24,232
2019	$16,148	$898 (6%)	$9,390	$12,546	$18,091	$22,844	$23,694
2018	$15,250	$347 (2%)	$8,827	$12,285	$16,957	$22,118	$23,052
2017	$15,597	$901 (6%)	$10,161	$12,151	$16,901	$20,975	$22,033
2016	$14,696	$837 (6%)	$10,263	$11,654	$16,012	$21,020	$21,518
2015	$13,859	$86	$9,034	$10,957	$15,245	$19,803	$20,978
2014	$13,945	--	$9,455	$10,892	$14,499	$19,588	$20,552

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Towson University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$28,126	$554 (2%)	$10,464	$16,582	$1,080
2021	$28,680	$1,206 (4%)	$10,198	$17,402	$1,080
2020	$27,474	$640 (2%)	$10,198	$16,196	$1,080
2019	$26,834	$526 (2%)	$9,940	$15,814	$1,080
2018	$26,308	$972 (4%)	$9,694	$15,534	$1,080
2017	$25,336	$668 (3%)	$9,408	$14,848	$1,080
2016	$24,668	$962 (4%)	$9,182	$14,406	$1,080
2015	$23,706	$540 (2%)	$8,590	$14,036	$1,080
2014	$23,166	$516 (2%)	$8,342	$13,744	$1,080
2013	$22,650	--	$8,132	$13,438	$1,080

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Towson provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 5,351 dormitories available to its students at $7,632 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Towson is $848 per month.
Does Towson provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Towson for one academic year is $6,650, which works out to $739 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Towson estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,080.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Towson estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,350

If living off-campus, with family: $3,350

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,350
How much is Towson application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $45 and $45 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Towson offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Towson University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$304	$460
For out-of-state students	$932	$952

Housing and Meal

Towson University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Towson University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,650	$7,632	N/A	21	5,351
2021	$6,400	$8,652	N/A	21	5,529
2020	$6,000	$7,446	N/A	19	5,908
2019	$5,770	$7,264	N/A	19	5,716
2018	$5,560	$6,984	N/A	19	5,073
2017	$5,352	$6,748	N/A	19	5,073
2016	$5,150	$6,488	N/A	19	4,876

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Towson University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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