Towson University's published cost of attendance is $28,535, but financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $6,962; middle-income families pay about $16,784; higher-income families pay approximately $26,396.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $28,535 |
| Tuition and Fees | $29,820 |
| Room and Board | $16,260 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,122 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,413 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,962 |
| $30–48k | $12,590 |
| $48–75k | $16,784 |
| $75–110k | $22,720 |
| $110k+ | $26,396 |
Towson University's published cost of attendance is $28,535, but financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $6,962; middle-income families pay about $16,784; higher-income families pay approximately $26,396. Azimuth ranks Towson University #420 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 70.6th percentile for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,718, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,489; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at the institution's median earnings four years after enrollment of $65,610, median federal debt of $18,718 projects to a monthly payment of about $211 under standard 10-year repayment. For personalized projections including Parent PLUS scenarios, see the Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Towson University earn median 4-year earnings of $65,610, placing Towson University in the 70.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $795 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 54.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Towson University #628 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 481 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $78,497, ranked #57 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 421 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $55,497, ranked #72 nationally in its major. Radio, Television, and Digital Communication reports 315 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $42,584, ranked #39 nationally in its major. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness reports 294 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $58,624, ranked #50 nationally in its major.
