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Towson University

Towson, MD 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate79%
Acceptance Rate79%

About Towson University

Towson University is a public, state university in the suburb of Towson, Maryland. Towson University was founded in 1866. The university enrolls around 19,793 students a year, including 16,861 undergraduates.

Towson University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Towson University. In 2022, Towson University accepted 79% of applicants. In 2022, 17,770 students applied to Towson University and 13,967 were admitted.

Towson University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 79%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate 85%
Average GPA 3.8
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 85%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 21%

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Towson University is located in the town of Towson, Maryland, in the suburbs of Baltimore and Washington and DC.

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College Info

8000 York Road Towson, MD 21252

Campus Setting: Suburban

Towson University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Feb 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Jun 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Towson University is Feb 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Towson University is Jun 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Towson University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1030 - 1230

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Math SAT Range

500 - 600

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Reading SAT Range

510 - 630

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1230 and Above

Good

1030 to 1230

Avg

1030 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Towson University students is 1130. Applicants with SAT scores of 1230 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Towson University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1030 to 1230 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1030 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Towson University.

Towson University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$27,480

In State

$44,500

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,382
$24,402
Fees
$3,924
$3,924
Housing
$15,214
$15,214
Books
$960
$960

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Towson University is like? There are approximately 19,793 students enrolled at Towson University, including 16,861 undergraduate students and 2,932 graduate students. 88% percent of students attend school full-time, 92% percent are from MD and 8% percent of students are from other states.

88%

Full Time

12%

Part Time

92%

In State

8%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

19,793

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

79%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,306

Out-of-State

$28,326

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 1
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