Towson University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,351
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	88%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	72%

Located in Towson, Maryland, Towson is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that Towson is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Towson University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Towson boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,464

Cost of attendance at Towson University in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,516

Cost of attendance at Towson University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at Towson University received on average $9,261 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,261

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	682	29%	$4,992	$3,404,361
Other Federal Grant	1,353	57%	$5,103	$6,904,576
State Grant/Scholarships	604	25%	$4,926	$2,975,144
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,194	50%	$5,236	$6,252,130
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,742	73%	$9,261	$16,131,850

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Towson University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Towson University students is 72.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.0%.

72.3%

asian 69.8% 118 students
African American 73.7% 316 students
white 73.4% 1,222 students
unknown 72.3% 60 students
hispanic 62.7% 121 students
International Students 82.2% 37 students
Mixed Race 66.4% 81 students

Sport Conferences

Football Colonial Athletic Association
Baseball Colonial Athletic Association
Basketball Colonial Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Colonial Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Towson University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Towson University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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