Towson University

It is moderately difficult to get into Towson University. Around 79% of applicants get into Towson University each year. Out of 17,770 applications received in 2023, 13,967 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to Towson University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 2/1 and the fee for the application costs $45.

Students who submit their applications to Towson University for fall semester should anticipate a decision by November 21.

Towson University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Towson University's admissions stats.

Towson University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	6%
Mean SAT Score	1130
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	21%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	2%
Waitlist	Yes

Towson University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Towson University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	January 15
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	November 21

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Want to Apply Early to Towson University?

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Towson University does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. Towson University will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

Towson University accepts around 85% of early action applicants and 79% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, Towson University admitted 1,842 of the 12,813 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early because they hope it will boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Towson University Admissions

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For applicants who are not residents of Maryland, getting into Towson University is moderately difficult.

Transferring to Towson University

For more information on transferring to Towson University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Towson University

In 2022, Towson University waitlisted 1,101 students and 240 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 240 eventually got off the waitlist.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Towson University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Towson University

What does Towson University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Work Experience	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Towson University for more information on admission factors.

Towson University Application Requirements

To apply to Towson University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Towson University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	activity list
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Towson University?

Students admitted to Towson University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8. Towson University considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 22% submitted a class rank. At Towson University 6% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 25% were in the top 25% and 68% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Towson University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	37%
3.75 and 3.99	18%
3.50 and 3.74	19%
3.25 and 3.49	16%
3.00 and 3.24	10%
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Towson University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Towson University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 21% of Towson University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Towson University?

To be competitive with other Towson University applicants, you should strive to earn between 1030 and 1230 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Towson University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1230 and 25% of scored lower than 1030, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Towson University student is 1130.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Towson University students scored 600 or higher and 75% of students scored 510 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Towson University students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 510 or higher.

To be most competitive at Towson University, you should strive to earn between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Towson University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Towson University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to Towson University

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Towson University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Towson University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Towson University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Towson University.

Does Towson University accept transfer credits?

✅ Towson University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Towson University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Towson University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Towson University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Towson University?

❌ No, Towson University is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to submit your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Towson University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Towson University is 79%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Towson University?

❌ Towson University does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Towson University?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Towson University was 85% in 2021.

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