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
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83%Acceptance
1166SAT Avg
16,400Students
14:1Student:Faculty
68%Grad Rate
$64,390Earnings 10yr
$16,791Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate82.8%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1166
Reading & WritingMid: 570
540650
MathMid: 560
510620
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 24
1928
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
Programs (130)
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
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Source: Wikipedia