by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Towson University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Towson University stood at $11,728 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $29,820. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees added up to $4,198 in-state and $4,198 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,530 | $25,622 |
| Fees | $4,198 | $4,198 |
| Total | $11,728 | $29,820 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Towson University cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Towson University costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MD | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Towson University lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Towson University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Towson University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,100 | $22,152 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,238 | $23,240 |
| One Year Ago | $7,382 | $24,402 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,530 | $25,622 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Towson has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 5.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $31,310 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.88%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $12,182. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 5.33%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $31,410.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,182 | $31,410 |
| In 2 Years | $12,654 | $33,085 |
| In 3 Years | $13,144 | $34,849 |
| In 4 Years | $13,653 | $36,707 |
| In 5 Years | $14,182 | $38,664 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $136,051, or close to $51,633 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Towson University, visit the Towson University Financial Aid page.
