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Towson University

Towson, Maryland 21252-0001

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Known for business — excellent value

Towson University is a public institution in Towson with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1166, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 16.4K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $64,390 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,791.

Established
1866
Mascot
Doc the Tiger
Type
Public university
Conference
Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) with 20 Division I athletic teams (13
Division
Division I
83%Acceptance
1166SAT Avg
16,400Students
14:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$64,390Earnings 10yr
$16,791Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Towson University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1166

Reading & WritingMid: 570
540650
MathMid: 560
510620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1928

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

82.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1166

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,306
Tuition (out-of-state)$28,326
Room & Board$15,644
Books & Supplies$960
Total Cost of Attendance$26,621
Average Net Price$16,791
Median Debt at Graduation$18,718
Monthly Payment (10yr)$198

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,677
$30–48K$10,748
$48–75K$16,686
$75–110K$22,490
$110K+$25,031

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,791

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,362

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

125

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (130)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
16,400
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 41%
Black 33%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 7%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.6%
Freshman Retention83.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$54,302
8 Years$59,840
10 Years$64,390

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,400
Men
$61,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#197
Forbes
#320
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#58

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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