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Towson University
Towson,
MD
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate79%
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About Towson University
Towson University is a public, state university in the suburb of Towson, Maryland. Towson University was founded in 1866. The university enrolls around 19,793 students a year, including 16,861 undergraduates.
Towson University Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Towson University. In 2022, Towson University accepted 79% of applicants. In 2022, 17,770 students applied to Towson University and 13,967 were admitted.
| Towson University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 79% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 85% |
| Average GPA | 3.8 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 85% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 21% |
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Towson University is located in the town of Towson, Maryland, in the suburbs of Baltimore and Washington and DC.
If you want to see Towson University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Baltimore Beltway 695 to Towson, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Towson University and Towson are like without leaving home.
College Info
Towson University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Towson University is Feb 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Towson University is Jun 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Towson University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1030 - 1230
Math SAT Range
500 - 600
Reading SAT Range
510 - 630
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1230 and Above
Good
1030 to 1230
Avg
1030 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Towson University students is 1130. Applicants with SAT scores of 1230 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Towson University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1030 to 1230 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1030 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Towson University.
Towson University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$27,480
In State$44,500
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,382
$24,402
Fees
$3,924
$3,924
Housing
$15,214
$15,214
Books
$960
$960
Student Life
Wondering what life at Towson University is like? There are approximately 19,793 students enrolled at Towson University, including 16,861 undergraduate students and 2,932 graduate students. 88% percent of students attend school full-time, 92% percent are from MD and 8% percent of students are from other states.
88%
Full Time12%
Part Time92%
In State8%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
19,793
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
79%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 1
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