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Towson University

Towson University is a large, public institution located in Towson, md. Founded in 1866, Towson University offers undergraduate degrees in 130 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

16,517 undergraduates

$11,306 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Towson University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 82.8%

SAT score average 1166

ACT score average 23

Average high school GPA 3.78

Application fee $50

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May

139 days away Application deadline date

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November

337 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Towson University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

14 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Social Sciences and Psychology

Health and Medical Professions

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Computer Science and Information Technology

Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Psychology, General

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Biology, General

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $11,306

Additional expenses

Room & board $15,644

Books & supplies $960

Other expenses $3,480

Cost of attendance* $31,390

Average financial aid package $15,256

Estimated cost $16,134 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,326

Additional expenses

Room & board $15,644

Books & supplies $960

Other expenses $3,480

Cost of attendance* $48,410

Average financial aid package $15,256

Estimated cost $33,154 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Towson University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 16,517, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

19,527

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

42%

African American %

30%

Hispanic American %

10%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Towson University, students love their University Residence Government. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

8000 York Rd, Towson, MD 21252

4107042000

www.towson.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

University residence government

African diaspora club

Latin american student organization

Black student union

Caribbean student association

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Towson University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Towson University?

Towson University is located in Towson, md.

What is the acceptance rate at Towson University?

The acceptance rate for Towson University is 83%.

What’s the average GPA for Towson University?

The average high school GPA for Towson University students was 3.78.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Towson University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Towson University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $125,560.

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