Towson University is one of the largest public universities in Maryland. Located in Towson, Maryland, near Baltimore, the university has a total enrollment of more than 22,000 students across nine colleges and divisions. As a public higher education institution, it offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in a wide range of disciplines. The university has a strong emphasis on teaching, providing students with both classroom-based and online educational opportunities. Towson has many programs and activities that promote and support student success, and is noted for its community engagement, research, and service to the local and regional communities.
- Address: 8000 York Rd, Towson, MD 21252-0001
- Phone: (410) 704-2000
- Website: www.towson.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 21,917
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 16 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $45
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $10,198 | $24,334 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| Room & Board | $14,052 | $14,052 |
| Other | $3,350 | $3,350 |
| Total Cost | $28,680 | $42,816 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 79%
- SAT Range: 1040 – 1200
- ACT Range: 20 – 25
Majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Social Sciences, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 87%
- Part-time: 13%
Student Gender
- Male: 38%
- Female: 62%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 6%
- Black or African American: 24%
- Hispanic / Latino: 8%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 51%
- Two or More Races: 5%
- Unknown: 3%
- Non-resident Alien: 2%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 93%
- 25 and Over: 7%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 86%
- Out-of-State: 14%
- Unknown: 0%