Towson University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1137 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #322 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #291 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #135 of 1,105 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 111 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 16,264
- Graduates
- 3,137
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.towson.edu
Towson University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Towson University has an acceptance rate of 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 79% | 84% |
| Applicants | 19,777 | 7,715 | 12,062 |
| Admissions | 16,212 | 6,102 | 10,110 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,931 | 1,124 | 1,807 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 5 | 11 |
6,422 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,638 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
492 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1235
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Towson University are 950-1235 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
44 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Towson University are 19-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7756 (40%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6318 (33%) |
| Hispanic | 2049 (11%) |
| Asian | 1237 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 1066 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 586 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 354 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,820
- Students receiving aid
- 86%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,530 | $9,558 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,530 | $9,558 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,622 | $19,782 |
| Fee in-district | $4,198 | $3,078 |
| Fee in-state | $4,198 | $3,078 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,198 | $3,078 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $15,802 |
| Room charge | $8,502 |
| Meal charge | $7,300 |
Towson University majors
Towson University has granted 3,986 bachelor's degrees across 62 programs, 848 master's across 45 programs, and 58 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Towson University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 495 | ||
| Psychology, General | 352 | 52 | |
| Information Technology | 232 | 42 | 7 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 250 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 201 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 184 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 155 | 25 | |
| Computer Science | 155 | 22 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 146 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 137 | 4 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 116 | ||
| Communication, General | 111 | ||
| Accounting | 108 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 107 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 93 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 87 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 68 | 4 | |
| Human Services, General | 72 | ||
| Public Health, General | 71 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 69 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 59 | 4 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 30 | 33 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 61 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 60 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 59 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 58 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 57 | ||
| History, General | 45 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 45 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | 38 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 43 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 43 | ||
| Economics, General | 42 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | 36 | |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 39 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 33 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 33 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 33 | ||
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 32 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 24 | 7 | |
| Physician Assistant | 30 | ||
| Education, General | 29 | ||
| Music, General | 23 | 1 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 22 | ||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 21 | ||
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 20 | ||
| Child Development | 18 | ||
| Dance, General | 18 | ||
| Geography | 16 | 2 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 18 | ||
| Forensic Chemistry | 17 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 17 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 16 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | 6 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 16 | ||
| Deaf Studies | 15 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 14 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 14 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 14 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 14 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 14 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 13 | ||
| Ecology | 13 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 13 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 13 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 11 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 11 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 11 | ||
| Philosophy | 10 | ||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 9 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 9 | ||
| Acting | 8 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | 6 | |
| Homeland Security | 8 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 7 | ||
| Physics, Other | 6 | ||
| Dance, Other | 5 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 4 | ||
| Women's Studies | 1 | 3 | |
| Actuarial Science | 3 | ||
| Family Systems | 2 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | ||
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 1 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3,986 | 848 | 58 |
Towson University has a graduation rate of 69%, which is among the 24% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 69% | 61% | 75% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Towson University has published 12,009 scientific papers with 217,374 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Sociology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 148 | 321 |
| 1994 | 76 | 260 |
| 1995 | 69 | 321 |
| 1996 | 78 | 347 |
| 1997 | 120 | 438 |
| 1998 | 118 | 439 |
| 1999 | 94 | 583 |
| 2000 | 92 | 695 |
| 2001 | 120 | 847 |
| 2002 | 152 | 1044 |
| 2003 | 153 | 1285 |
| 2004 | 145 | 1465 |
| 2005 | 173 | 1816 |
| 2006 | 217 | 2059 |
| 2007 | 242 | 2687 |
| 2008 | 265 | 2971 |
| 2009 | 314 | 3584 |
| 2010 | 359 | 4152 |
| 2011 | 503 | 5179 |
| 2012 | 461 | 5912 |
| 2013 | 464 | 6993 |
| 2014 | 531 | 8314 |
| 2015 | 583 | 8721 |
| 2016 | 564 | 9465 |
| 2017 | 622 | 10402 |
| 2018 | 613 | 11963 |
| 2019 | 584 | 14102 |
| 2020 | 603 | 16704 |
| 2021 | 572 | 18986 |
| 2022 | 578 | 18820 |
| 2023 | 626 | 19914 |
| 2024 | 523 | 18986 |
| 2025 | 425 | 16805 |
Towson University alumni
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Amy Schumer
- Occupations
- film directortelevision directoractortelevision producerwriter
- Biography
-
Amy Beth Schumer is an American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, producer, and director. Schumer ventured into comedy in the early 2000s before appearing as a contestant on the fifth season of the NBC reality competition series Last Comic Standing in 2007. From 2013 to 2016, she was the creator, co-producer, co-writer, and star of the Comedy Central sketch comedy series Inside Amy Schumer, for which she received a Peabody Award and was nominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards, winning Outstanding Variety Sketch Series in 2015.
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Mike Flanagan
- Occupations
- film producershowrunnerfilm directorfilm editoractor
- Biography
-
Mike Flanagan is an American filmmaker, best known for his horror work. Flanagan wrote, directed, produced, and edited the films Absentia (2011), Oculus (2013), Hush, Before I Wake, Ouija: Origin of Evil (all 2016), Gerald's Game (2017), Doctor Sleep (2019), and The Life of Chuck (2024). He created, wrote, produced, and served as showrunner on the Netflix horror series The Haunting of Hill House (2018), The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020), Midnight Mass (2021), The Midnight Club (2022), and The Fall of the House of Usher (2023), also directing and editing some if not all episodes of each.
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Stacy Keibler
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorprofessional wrestlermodelfilm actor
- Biography
-
Stacy Ann-Marie Keibler is an American retired professional wrestler, cheerleader, dancer, actress and model. She is best known for her tenures in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
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Dwight Schultz
- Occupations
- film actorpodcasterstage actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
William Dwight Schultz is an American television, film and voice actor.
General info
| Alternative names | TU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1866 |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January; February-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,710 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 8000 York Rd Towson, Maryland, 21252-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 60,000 |
| Phone | 4107042000 |