School Information

72.3
Total Cost $20,766
Total Enrollment 21,177
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

Towson University

http://www.towson.edu
8000 York Rd, Towson, Maryland 21252-0001
(410) 704-2000

Summary Mission Statement : Towson University, as the State’s Metropolitan University, focuses on providing highly developed educational experiences and community service through a broad range of intellectual opportunities to a diverse student body at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The academic programs and services offered through the university provide a core quality environment for students to acquire the intellectual and social preparation to achieve their potential as contributing leaders and citizens of the workforce and a complex global society. Faculty, students, and staff serve the region through research and professional outreach that specifically responds to the state’s socioeconomic and ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Towson University, 72.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 39.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,346), and 39% receive loans ($5,150 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,670. Off campus it is around $8,670.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Towson University is $12,044 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Towson University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $7,418
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $18,232
Tuition Graduate in State $5,562
Tuition Graduate Out of State $11,682
Living Costs
Towson University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $20,766
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $31,580
Total Expense In State Off Campus $20,766
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $12,020
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $31,580
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $22,834
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 15,423 people applied to Towson University. Of the applicants, 63.0% were admitted (63.0% male & 63.0% female ) and 25.0% accepted (23.0% male and 26.0% female)

Of the 17,148 undergraduate students at Towson University, 11.0% are part-time. A majority (88.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 69.0% of the 4,029 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     70.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     84.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     36.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     66.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     73.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 15-FEB
Admissions Office Phone (410) 704-2113
Admissions Office Email admissions@towson.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admissions Enrollment Services Center, Room 208 owson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, Maryland 21252
Admissions Website http://www.towson.edu/main/admissions/
Application Fee $45

In order to be accepted to Towson University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Towson University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 493
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 500
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 580
Towson University ACT SCORES
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Writing (25th Percentile) 7
ACT Writing (75th Percentile) 8
 
Towson University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0 17 1
American/United States Studies/Civilization 13
Women's Studies 0 4 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 0 153 34
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other 29
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 99 27
Ecology 0 25 7
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 19 610 126
Accounting 123
Accounting and Related Services, Other 8
Business Administration and Management, General 10 476 25
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 7 11
Human Resources Development 93
Operations Management and Supervision 0
Organizational Behavior Studies 2
Communication, journalism, and related programs 1 339 1
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 54 0
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 1
Mass Communication/Media Studies 285
Public Relations/Image Management 1
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 121
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 121
Computer and information sciences and support services 67 92 85 2
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 10
Computer and Information Sciences, General 37 26
Computer and Information Systems Security 27
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 5
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 19
Information Science/Studies 55 59 2
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 6
Education 3 373 418 3
Art Teacher Education 16 4
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 75 70
Education, General 106
Education, Other 56
Educational/Instructional Media Design 43 3
Elementary Education and Teaching 163 11
Mathematics Teacher Education 25
Music Teacher Education 2 16 5
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 28
Reading Teacher Education 0 87
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 43
Special Education and Teaching, General 19 24
Engineering 0
Computer Software Engineering 0
English language and literature/letters 74 17
English Language and Literature, General 74
Technical and Business Writing 17
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 9 65 0
Child Development 0 0
Family Systems 9 65
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 22
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 8
French Language and Literature 4
Spanish Language and Literature 10
Health professions and related clinical sciences 23 324 175 10
Athletic Training/Trainer 7
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 48 23
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 28
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 17 128 25
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 6 33 60 0
Physician Assistant 26
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 80 41 10
History 58
History, General 58
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 15
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 3
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 12
Mathematics and statistics 36 1
Applied Mathematics 1
Mathematics, General 36
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 26 5
Gerontology 0 5
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 26
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 181 0
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 6
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 79 0
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 96
Philosophy and religious studies 0 21 0 0
Jewish/Judaic Studies 0 0 0 0
Philosophy 13
Religion/Religious Studies 8
Physical sciences 0 42 0
Chemistry, General 0 28
Chemistry, Other 1
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 5
Geology/Earth Science, General 2
Physics, General 6
Physics, Other 0
Psychology 12 267 53
Counseling Psychology 0
Psychology, General 267 53
Psychology, Other 0
School Psychology 12
Security and protective services 6 11
Forensic Science and Technology 6 11
Social sciences 358 14
Economics, General 53
Geography 22 8
International Relations and Affairs 26
Political Science and Government, General 68
Social Sciences, General 14 6
Social Sciences, Other 171
Urban Studies/Affairs 4
Visual and performing arts 7 195 18
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 12
Art/Art Studies, General 103
Dance, General 14
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 38 6
Fine/Studio Arts, General 6
Music Performance, General 6
Music, General 28
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 7
 
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