Undergraduate Admissions

Tuition & Costs

The following table shows estimated expenses for undergraduate students attending Towson University full-time. TU will not set its official 2012-2013 costs until June 2012. The chart below lists the estimated academic year costs for full-time undergraduate students based on the current 2011-2012 costs. Exact costs will vary based on a student's meal plan and housing selections. Students may also incur other fees depending on their course of study. International undergraduate students should see Estimated Expenses for International Students.

Estimated Annual Costs for Undergraduates, 2011-2012 (Fall and Spring)

Expenses	Maryland Residents	Out-of-State
Full-time Tuition and Fees (12-15 units/term)	$7,906	$19,418
Books	$1,080	$1,080
Subtotal Tuition and Books	$8,986	$20,498

On-Campus Room (Multiple Occupancy in Standard University Housing)	$5,684	$5,684
On-Campus Meal Plan (14 meals/week plus meal points)	$4,258	$4,258
Transportation	$1,600	$1,080
Personal	$1,500	$1,500
TOTAL Estimated Costs	$22,028	$33,540

Notes

Tuition, fees, room and board rates for the 2012-2013 academic year will be set in June 2012, but rates will remain subject to change by the Board of Regents at any time.
Actual book, transportation and personal expense costs will vary for each student.
Visit the Bursar's Office for information on tuition costs including part-time rates, and the additional charges for taking more than 15 units per term.
The room costs above are based on multiple occupancy room in our standard, university-owned housing (Glen Complex, Richmond, Newell, Prettyman, Scarborough, Residence Tower, Ward or West). For information on other housing and meal plan options, see Housing Costs.
See the Financial Aid Office's Cost of Attendance Budgets for information on the maximum cost allowances TU uses to calculate eligibility for financial aid including the housing allowances for students who live "Off-Campus with Parents" or "Off-campus not with Parents."