Overview

Towson University is a University institution located in Towson, MD, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 8000 York Road
Towson, MD  21252
United States

Contact Ms. Amy Moffat
Assistant Vice President for University Admissions
Email: admissions@towson.edu
Phone: 410-704-2113
Fax: 410-704-3030

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Deaf Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry, Biophysics And Molecular Biology, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family Systems
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Health And Wellness, General
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Forensic Chemistry
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

18,948

Applied

15,689

Accepted

16,517

Enrolled

Female Admissions

11,578

Females Applied

9,783

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

7,370

Males Applied

5,906

Males Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.8

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Activity list

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	December 1st	No
Other early decision plan	November 15th	January 15th	Yes
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	588	540	650
SAT Math	558	510	620
ACT Composite	24	19	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,530

In-state

25,622

Out-of-state

7,530

In-district

Fees

4,198

Full-time student fees

15,802

Room & board

8,502

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

14,238

Avg. Financial Aid Package

15,067

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,784

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,892

Avg. Loan Aid

4,285

Avg. Grant Aid

12,313

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

62%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

10%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

16,517

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

8%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.96%
Black or African American	32.79%
White or Caucasian	40.91%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.13%
Asian	6.96%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	5.71%
Other	0.99%

Gender

Male (41.79%)

Female (58.21%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	33%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Summer Orientation, Tiger Fest and Homecoming Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
University Residence Government, African Diaspora Club, Latin American Student Organization, Black Student Union and Caribbean Student Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
safety video cameras

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		No	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey		Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 1
Gymnastics		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Wrestling		No	No

Faculty

1,678

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 912

Part-time - 766

Male - 698

Female - 980