Towson University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Small | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Towson University
8000 York Rd, Towson, Maryland 21252
See on MapPhone
(410) 704-2000
Website
www.towson.edu/No Information for this section
cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$10,818Out of state
$26,820Graduate
In state
$11,556Out of state
$20,844Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
84%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 37.0% | $5,212 |
| State/local grants | 32.0% | $6,877 |
| Institutional grants | 70.0% | $6,123 |
| Loans | 45.0% | $6,906 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$13,642 per year
Books & Supplies
$960 per year
Personal Expenses
$3,300 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Social Sciences, Other
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Information Technology
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Information Science/Studies
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
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Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Art Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Education, Other
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Family Systems
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health and Wellness, General
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Public Health, General
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Economics, General
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Geography
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Social Sciences, Other
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Acting
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Music, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Human Resources Development
- Reading Teacher Education
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Education, General
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Ecology
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Accounting and Related Services, Other
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Human Resources Development
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Actuarial Science
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Information Technology
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational/Instructional Technology
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Art Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Child Development
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health and Wellness, General
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Physician Associate/Assistant
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Nursing Practice
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Homeland Security
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Forensic Science and Technology
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Applied Mathematics, General
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Jewish/Judaic Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Physics, Other
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Geography
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Dance, Other
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Music Pedagogy
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Visual and Performing Arts, Other
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
78.6%- Apply 17,770
- Accepted 13,967
- Attend 2,671
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$45Graduate
$45Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
500-600
ACT Composite
19-25
SAT Reading
510-630
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
61%Male Students
39%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian45.85%
- Black27.91%
- Hispanic/Latino9.47%
- Two Or More Ethnicities7.14%
- Asian6.45%
- Not Specified3.04%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.09%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.05%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
23,202
Undergraduate students
19,679
Graduate students
3,523
Full Time Students
80%Part Time Students
20%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Baseball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Basketball
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Lacrosse
- Field Hockey
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Baseball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Basketball
- Golf
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Lacrosse
- Field Hockey
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Softball
- Soccer
- Gymnastics
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf
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