by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at Towson University, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
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In-state students taking courses part-time pay $322 a credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $1,077 per credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $322 | $1,077 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any financial aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Towson University are shown below.
The fees portion of those annual totals 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 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board costs.
Below is how tuition at Towson University has changed 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 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 5.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $31,310 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so future years stay within reach.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Towson University, visit the Towson University Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Towson University Tuition & Fees page.