Towson University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1093 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #312 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #281 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #190 of 1,187 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 114 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 16,861
- Graduates
- 2,932
- 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 79% 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 | 79% | 75% | 81% |
| Applicants | 17,770 | 6,781 | 10,989 |
| Admissions | 13,967 | 5,094 | 8,873 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,662 | 1,048 | 1,614 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 5 | 4 |
6,392 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,430 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
573 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Towson University are 1010-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
57 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Towson University are 19-25 (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 | 9075 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5524 (28%) |
| Hispanic | 1874 (9%) |
| Asian | 1277 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 1021 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 601 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 393 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
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
- $11,415
- Students receiving aid
- 84%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,238 | $8,676 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,238 | $8,676 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,240 | $17,964 |
| Fee in-district | $3,580 | $2,880 |
| Fee in-state | $3,580 | $2,880 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,580 | $2,880 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,300 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,732 |
| Room charge | $7,822 |
| Meal charge | $6,910 |
Towson University majors
Towson University has granted 4,529 bachelor's degrees across 59 programs, 900 master's across 44 programs, and 57 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 | 464 | ||
| Psychology, General | 404 | 48 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 288 | ||
| Information Technology | 195 | 44 | 11 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 214 | 16 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 215 | ||
| Computer Science | 167 | 33 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 182 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 179 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 111 | 27 | |
| Communication, General | 119 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 119 | ||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 119 | ||
| Accounting | 112 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 110 | 1 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 107 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 101 | 1 | |
| Human Services, General | 100 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 93 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 62 | 29 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 91 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 76 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 76 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 65 | 8 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 66 | 5 | |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 66 | ||
| Economics, General | 64 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 62 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 15 | 46 | |
| Education, General | 60 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 56 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 54 | ||
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 50 | ||
| History, General | 45 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 45 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 41 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 38 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 35 | ||
| Music, General | 33 | 2 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 32 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 32 | ||
| Geography | 27 | 4 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 25 | 6 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 23 | 6 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 29 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 27 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 26 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 24 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 24 | ||
| Forensic Chemistry | 23 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 19 | 4 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 21 | ||
| Acting | 18 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 7 | 11 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 18 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 16 | ||
| Child Development | 16 | ||
| Family Systems | 16 | ||
| Dance, General | 15 | ||
| Deaf Studies | 15 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 14 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 14 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 13 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 13 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 13 | ||
| Physics, General | 13 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 12 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 11 | ||
| Philosophy | 11 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 9 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 9 | ||
| Women's Studies | 6 | 3 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 8 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 8 | ||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 7 | ||
| Physics, Other | 7 | ||
| Ecology | 6 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Homeland Security | 4 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 3 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,529 | 900 | 57 |
Towson University has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 23% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 64% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Towson University has published 10,352 scientific papers with 140,739 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 76 | 157 |
| 1992 | 63 | 183 |
| 1993 | 144 | 233 |
| 1994 | 69 | 178 |
| 1995 | 64 | 226 |
| 1996 | 72 | 234 |
| 1997 | 114 | 298 |
| 1998 | 132 | 319 |
| 1999 | 88 | 389 |
| 2000 | 87 | 455 |
| 2001 | 115 | 578 |
| 2002 | 144 | 749 |
| 2003 | 141 | 973 |
| 2004 | 128 | 1021 |
| 2005 | 164 | 1306 |
| 2006 | 205 | 1488 |
| 2007 | 222 | 2035 |
| 2008 | 255 | 2130 |
| 2009 | 295 | 2683 |
| 2010 | 350 | 3160 |
| 2011 | 425 | 3993 |
| 2012 | 412 | 4677 |
| 2013 | 467 | 5665 |
| 2014 | 461 | 6677 |
| 2015 | 531 | 6977 |
| 2016 | 525 | 7477 |
| 2017 | 579 | 7961 |
| 2018 | 546 | 9168 |
| 2019 | 547 | 10768 |
| 2020 | 560 | 12203 |
| 2021 | 542 | 14159 |
| 2022 | 530 | 14217 |
| 2023 | 575 | 14350 |
Towson University alumni
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Amy Schumer
- Occupations
- comedianpodcastertelevision directorwriterscreenwriter
- 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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Stacy Keibler
- Occupations
- film actormodelprofessional wrestlertelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
Stacy Ann-Marie Keibler is an American actress and retired professional wrestler, cheerleader, dancer, and model. She is best known for her tenure with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
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Dwight Schultz
- Occupations
- stage actorpodcasterfilm actorbloggervoice actor
- Biography
-
William Dwight Schultz is an American television, film and voice actor.
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Mike Rowe
- Occupations
- television presentervoice actor
- Biography
-
Michael Gregory Rowe is an American television host and narrator. He is known for his work on the Discovery Channel series Dirty Jobs and the series Somebody's Gotta Do It originally developed for CNN. He hosted a series produced for Facebook called Returning the Favor in which he found people doing good deeds and did something for them in return. He also hosts a podcast titled The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe.
General info
| Alternative names | TU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1866 |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January; February-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,546 |
| 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 |