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Towson University

Towson, Maryland

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Overview

Enrollment
20,856
Towson University overview
Location Towson, Maryland
Online towson.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
Towson University overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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 11,616 prospective students applied, and 10,213 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,592 enrolled in the school.  16,519 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,337 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,100 plus fees of $3,364. TU is ranked 459 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10
Overall
5/10
Academics
4/10
Resources
8/10
Outcomes
5/10
Value

TU is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Towson University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Moderate
Towson University overview
SAT 1040/1220
ACT 21/26
GPA 3.69
Applications Accepted
87.9% 
Towson University overview
Applications Due Jun 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $45

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Annual Cost to Attend

Maryland Resident Tuition
$7,100
In State Costs for Towson University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,080
Other Fees$3,364
Room and Board $13,232
Budget for Other Expenses$3,350
Total One Year Cost$28,126
Out of State Resident Tuition
$22,152
Out of State Costs for Towson University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,080
Other Fees$3,364
Room and Board $13,232
Budget for Other Expenses$3,350
Total One Year Cost$43,178

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$53,500 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
64% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Towson University students
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.

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