Overview
Enrollment
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 |
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.
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Towson University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#459 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#147 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Maryland
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Maryland
#440 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1040/1220 |
| ACT | 21/26 |
| GPA | 3.69 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $45 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Maryland Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
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.