Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Towson, Maryland |
| Online | towson.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Towson, Maryland, Towson University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 12,678 prospective students applied, and 9,674 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,795 enrolled in the school. 18,385 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,538 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $6,962 plus fees of $3,236. TU is ranked 478 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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TU is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Towson University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#478 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#146 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in Maryland
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Maryland
#495 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1060/1220 |
| ACT | 20/25 |
| GPA | 3.61 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Maryland Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 |
| Other Fees | $3,236 |
| Room and Board | $12,846 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,350 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,474 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 |
| Other Fees | $3,236 |
| Room and Board | $12,846 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,350 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,610 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 18% |
| Education | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Communication | 9% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164076 IPEDS survey data for Towson University.
Current students may use the Towson University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.