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Towson University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Maryland

Towson University

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
82%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹28,01,052Out-of-state
Students
16,136Undergraduates
Students per teacher
14Student to faculty

About

Towson University (TU or Towson) is a public university in Towson, Maryland, United States. Founded in 1866 as Maryland's first training school for teachers, Towson University is a part of the University System of Maryland. Since its founding, the university has evolved into eight subsidiary colleges with over 20,000 students. Its 329-acre campus is situated in Baltimore County, Maryland, eight miles north of downtown Baltimore. Towson is one of the largest public universities in Maryland and produces the most teachers of any university in the state.

Admissions planning estimate

82% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 47%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 82.8%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 82.8% (15,689/18,948; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

82 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 19,777
Offered a place 16,212
Enrolled 2,947

18.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite950-1235
4001600
ACT composite19-27
136

What a year costs

₹44,18,561 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹28,01,052
  • Housing₹15,27,334
  • Books & supplies₹90,175
Sticker price ₹44,18,561
After aid (average) ₹16,35,638

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹11,01,634
Out-of-state ₹28,01,052

Average aid awarded: ₹11,72,177 a year.

Outcomes and support

82.8%
Retention
69.5%
Graduation
56%
Get financial aid
11%
From out of state

One teacher for every 14 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 37.8%
African American 35.7%
Hispanic 11.5%
Asian 6.7%
Multiracial 5.9%
Unknown 1.3%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early action 1 Nov 2026 Passed

6 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Dancebachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Urban Studies/Affairsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate81.97%
Total Applicants19777
Admitted Applicants16212
Enrolled Applicants2947
Application Fee₹4,697
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-11-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %950
SAT Composite 75th %1235
ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %27

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹11,01,634
Out-of-State Tuition₹28,01,052
Average Housing Cost₹15,27,334
Books & Supplies₹90,175
Average Net Price₹16,35,638
Students Receiving Aid56%
Average Aid Awarded₹11,72,177
Out-of-State Students11%

Student Body Diversity

African American35.68%
Asian6.66%
Hispanic11.5%
White37.79%
Multiracial5.93%
Native American0.14%
Pacific Islander0.06%
International0.97%
Unknown Race1.29%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate69.46%
Retention Rate82.77%
Student/Faculty Ratio14:1
Total Undergraduates16136

Contact

Street Address8000 York Rd
ZIP Code21252
Phone(410) 704-2113
Websitehttps://www.towson.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/