Overview


Towson University
Towson, MD, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
Located in Towson, MD, a suburb of Baltimore, Towson University is a diverse and inclusive campus community where your interests and talents have the platform to shine.
At Towson U, you get top ranked programs, small classes, and professors who will inspire you and mentor you throughout your education. We're proud to say that TU is the fastest growing university in Maryland and one of the nation's top 100 public universities. And, we're ranked as one of the best values in higher education by Forbes.
So take a look around, connect with us, and explore what opportunities await you at TU!
Acceptance Rate:
79%
Average Net Price:
$16,082
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.8
Average ACT Composite
23
Average SAT Composite
1139
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,306 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $28,326 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,644 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$4,880
$30k - $48k
$8,585
$48k - $75k
$13,978
$75k - $110k
$19,877
$110k+
$23,353
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
62%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,415
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,212
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,123
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
32%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6877
37%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,212
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$83,443,776
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$20,338,120
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
45%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,906
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,356
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$181
Students receiving federal loans
43%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,116
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,597
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
17770
Students Applied
88%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1560
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | October 15 | |
| Other | December 1 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
89%
Out-Of-State Students
8%
2%
Submitting ACT
21%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 23
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1139
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
500
75th
600
Reading
25th
510
75th
630
3.8
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
48%
3.50 - 3.74
22%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
15
Top 25%
41
Top 50%
79
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
366
$30k - $48k
229
$48k - $75k
228
$75k - $110k
213
$110k+
379
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
19,793
Total Number of Undergrads
16,861
0
100
48%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
73%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
29%
20-39 Students
64%
40-99 Students
5%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
92
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
54%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
41%
US National: 44%59%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
89%
Out-Of-State Students
8%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
46
Countries Represented
67
Ethnicity
African American
30%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
Hispanic
10%
White
44%
Multiracial
6%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
Student Organizations
291
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
28%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
33%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
black, gold, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Colonial Athletic Association
Total Male Athletes
232
Total Female Athletes
277
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
15
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Swimming
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Towson University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$55,100
Top 5 Cities
Baltimore
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Towson University
T. Rowe Price
The Johns Hopkins University
Morgan Stanley
Under Armour
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Sales
Operations
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,356
Loan Default Rate
5%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$181
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI recently transferred from a 4 year public college closer to my home, to Towson University mainly because of their Business Program. At Towson, they were very professional and the students and teachers knew fully what they were talking about compared to the other college I attended. I like how it is a bit challenging to get into the School of Business because that will show my future employers that I am a hard working student. They also have that exact program I want to study which is a major in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Public Relations.
Felicia from Ridgefield Park, NJ
I have just completed my first semester at Towson. Last semester I took 5 classes. I'm an art major so two of my classes are art classes. In the classes i took i honestly learned a lot. Each of my teachers went in depth in their courses and although i did have one very impatient teacher, the rest were happy to help with anything you didn't understand.
Kristin from Waldorf, MD
Overall, I think Towson University is a wonderful school! I originally was going to go to another university in Philadelphia, however I fell in love with Towson while on a college tour. One thing that I especially love is that because it is a big school, I am always meeting someone new.
Carly from Maryland
Towson has so many classes you can choose from with great professors. There are classes I took in high school that I needed to retake at Towson where I learned so much more than I did originally. I haven't had any negative problems and was even on the Dean's List!
Melissa from North Beach, MD
There is a class for everything.
Victoria from Silver Spring, MD
I loved being an asset at Towson University, because college has provided me with a well-rounded education on integrity and artistic sensibilities. My college curriculum provided me with complementary skills to use after graduating, as well as expanding my opportunities for personal growth. My professors at Towson taught me to embody a professional attitude which emphasizes motivation, determination, respect, civility, communication, maturity, commitment, and staying organized by: being prepared for class, on time for class, and respecting each teacherâ??s requirements, and being attentive.
Melisa from Wilmington, DE
Truth be told, college really isn't all about grades and the classes you take. It is more about making connections and finding out what you plan on doing with your life. Once that soul finding is complete, the classes and the grades work themselves out. At Towson, you will find the right environment to find yourself. You will meet professors that will help you succeed and, more importantly, you will discover what it is that you are best at and what it is that you would like to spend the rest of your life doing. You will learn a lot at Towson University, and you will have a fun time doing it.
Benjamin from Aberdeen, MD
I'm a Biology Major/Chemistry minor adnthey have some of the best professors here. They really know what they're talking about and if you're interested and do some of your own snooping around you can find some geat opportunities for reasearch or shadowing professors in every major.
Ruth from Phoenixville, PA
The teachers at Towson are amazing. they honestly care about you as a student and as long as you're willing to put in the work they will help you get the grade you're working for. College is truly a new experience and Towson is the perfect place to teach you responsibility for yourself and preparedness for the real world
Olka from Germantown, MD
A great University with a high level of diversity and beautiful buildings. People are really friendly and having a student-faculty ratÃo of 17:1 it is easier to have everyone in classes. There is always some sort of event going on around campus which makes it impossible to be bored.
Rai from Montgomery Village, MD
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