Overview
Towson is an above-average public university located in Towson, Maryland in Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Communications.
Large
City
Public
17,817
undergraduates
- Acceptance Rate
-
88%
- Graduation Rate
-
72%
- Average Annual Cost
-
$24,733
- Average Net Price
-
$18,186
- Salary After Graduation
-
$46,400
- Athletics Website
- towsontigers.com
- In-state Tuition
- $10,464
- Out-of-state Tuition
- $25,516
- GPA Average
- 3.6
- SAT Average
- 1130
- ACT Average
- 23
Virtual Tour
Admissions
Acceptance Rate:
88%
Average GPA:
3.61
SAT
SAT Average: 1130
SAT Range: 1040
- 1220
Math:
520
-
600
Reading & Writing:
520
-
620
ACT
Average: 23
Range: 21 - 26
Information
Academics
Freshman Retention
85%
4yr Graduation
47%
6yr Graduation
72%
520 -
600
SAT Math
520 -
620
SAT Reading and Writing
21 -
26
ACT Composite
- Student Body:
- Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting Highest degree degree awarded: Graduate degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Health and Medical Administrative Services.Bachelors Degree
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Bachelors Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelors Degree
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Bachelors Degree
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Area Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.Bachelors Degree
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Bachelors Degree
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Biology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.Bachelors Degree
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Chemistry.Bachelors Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Bachelors Degree
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Physics.Bachelors Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Bachelors Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Science.Bachelors Degree
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Information Science/Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelors Degree
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Security Science and Technology.Bachelors Degree
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Dance.Bachelors Degree
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelors Degree
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Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Music.Bachelors Degree
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Economics.Bachelors Degree
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Geography and Cartography.Bachelors Degree
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International Relations and National Security Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Political Science and Government.Bachelors Degree
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Social Sciences, General.Bachelors Degree
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Social Sciences, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Urban Studies/Affairs.Bachelors Degree
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Education, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Special Education and Teaching.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelors Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Bachelors Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelors Degree
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History.Bachelors Degree
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Bachelors Degree
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Human Services, General.Bachelors Degree
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Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Mathematics.Bachelors Degree
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.Bachelors Degree
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelors Degree
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Philosophy.Bachelors Degree
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Religion/Religious Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Psychology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Master's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Human Resources Management and Services.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Human Resources Management and Services.Master's Degree
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.Master's Degree
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Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Master's Degree
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Bioethics/Medical Ethics.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Doctoral Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.First Professional Degree
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Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.Master's Degree
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Health and Medical Administrative Services.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.Master's Degree
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Master's Degree
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Doctoral Degree
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Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Applied Mathematics.Master's Degree
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Biology, General.Master's Degree
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Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.Master's Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Psychology, General.Master's Degree
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Community Organization and Advocacy.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Community Organization and Advocacy.Master's Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Master's Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Doctoral Degree
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Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Master's Degree
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Computer Science.Master's Degree
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Computer Software and Media Applications.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Information Science/Studies.Master's Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Master's Degree
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Homeland Security.Master's Degree
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Homeland Security.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Security Science and Technology.Master's Degree
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Master's Degree
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Fine and Studio Arts.Master's Degree
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Music.Master's Degree
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Visual and Performing Arts, Other.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Visual and Performing Arts, Other.Master's Degree
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Educational/Instructional Media Design.Master's Degree
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Educational/Instructional Media Design.Doctoral Degree
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Education, General.Master's Degree
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Special Education and Teaching.Graduate/Professional Certificate
-
Special Education and Teaching.Master's Degree
-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's Degree
-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's Degree
-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Graduate/Professional Certificate
-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Master's Degree
-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Graduate/Professional Certificate
-
Geography and Cartography.Master's Degree
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Social Sciences, General.Master's Degree
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Gerontology.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Gerontology.Master's Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Master's Degree
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Master's Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Master's Degree
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Physics.Master's Degree
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Master's Degree
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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Religion/Religious Studies.Master's Degree
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Religion/Religious Studies.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Master's Degree
Degrees and Courses of Study
53 Bachelors Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
SOCIAL SCIENCES
EDUCATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
HISTORY
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
PSYCHOLOGY
70 Other Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
PSYCHOLOGY
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
EDUCATION
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
Financial
$10,464
In-state Tuition
$25,516
Out-of-state Tuition
- Average Cost of Attendance
-
$24,733
- Average Net Price
-
$18,186
- Percentage of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Student Loans:
- 42%
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed:
- $18,929
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed:
- $10,216
- The Median Debt For Dependent Students:
- $15,021
- The Median Debt For Independent Students:
- $16,006
- The Median Debt For Female Students:
- $15,812
- The Median Debt For Male Students:
- $14,750
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $0 - $30,000:
- $14,251
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $30,001 - $75,000:
- $16,500
- The Median Debt For Students With Family Income Greater than $75,000:
- $15,133
Debt
Household Income
Median Household Income:
$80,470
Athletics
- Division
- NCAA I
- Conference
-
Coastal Athletic Association
- Athletics Website
- Sports
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Student Life
Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
17,817
- Number Of Graduate Students
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3,105
- Male/Female Undergraduate Ratio
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1:1
- Carnegie Classification Undergraduate Profile
- Four-year, full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
- Share Of Und Deg Cert Seeking Part Time
- 12%
- Proportion Of Faculty That Is Full Time
- 53%
- Percentage Of Undergraduates Aged 25 And Above
- 11%
- Percentage First Generation Students
- 29%
- Percent Of Students Over 23 At Entry
- 13%
- Share Of Female Students
- 63%
- Share Of Married Students
- 3%
- Share Of Dependent Students
- 84%
- Share Of Veteran Students
- 0%
- Share Of First Generation Students
- 29%
- Number Of Non Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students
- 195
Carnegie Classification Size And Setting:
Four-year, large, primarily residential
Student Life
Financial
- Public or Private
- Public