Towson University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1086 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #313 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #282 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #130 of 1,043 | For Radio and Television broadcasting |
| Top50% | For 113 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 17,907
- Graduates
- 2,949
- 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 88% 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 | 88% | 85% | 90% |
| Applicants | 11,616 | 4,322 | 7,294 |
| Admissions | 10,213 | 3,656 | 6,557 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,569 | 993 | 1,576 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 23 | 11 | 12 |
6,258 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,717 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
716 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Towson University are 1040-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
89 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Towson University are 21-26 (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 |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 10131 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5512 (26%) |
| Hispanic | 1875 (9%) |
| Asian | 1310 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 1073 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 564 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 361 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (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
- $9,261
- Students receiving aid
- 83%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,100 | $8,280 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,100 | $8,280 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,152 | $17,136 |
| Fee in-district | $3,364 | $2,745 |
| Fee in-state | $3,364 | $2,754 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,364 | $2,754 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 5,351 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,282 |
| Room charge | $7,632 |
| Meal charge | $6,650 |
Towson University majors
Towson University has granted 4,628 bachelor's degrees across 62 programs, 989 master's across 41 programs, and 30 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 | 539 | ||
| Psychology, General | 351 | 50 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 325 | ||
| Information Technology | 218 | 76 | 12 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 231 | 17 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 203 | ||
| Computer Science | 141 | 45 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 175 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 40 | 112 | 5 |
| Communication, General | 150 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 113 | 32 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 140 | ||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 130 | ||
| Human Services, General | 127 | ||
| Accounting | 112 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 111 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 103 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 97 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 70 | 26 | |
| Economics, General | 92 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 86 | 1 | |
| Human Resources Development | 84 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 71 | 9 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 75 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 74 | ||
| Education, General | 70 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 70 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 63 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 61 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 16 | 45 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 52 | ||
| History, General | 50 | ||
| Natural Resources & Conservation, General | 50 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 48 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 38 | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 40 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 39 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 39 | ||
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 38 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 38 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 34 | ||
| Music, General | 28 | 5 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 30 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 30 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 29 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 27 | ||
| Family Systems | 26 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 24 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 20 | ||
| Geography | 12 | 7 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 15 | 3 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 16 | ||
| Forensic Chemistry | 15 | ||
| Deaf Studies | 14 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 14 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | 8 | |
| Child Development | 13 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 13 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 12 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 12 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 12 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 12 | ||
| Philosophy | 12 | ||
| Physics, General | 12 | ||
| Physics, Other | 12 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 12 | ||
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 11 | ||
| Acting | 11 | ||
| Dance, General | 11 | ||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 9 | ||
| Ecology | 9 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 9 | ||
| Homeland Security | 8 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 7 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 6 | ||
| Women's Studies | 5 | 1 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 5 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 5 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 | ||
| Jewish & Judaic Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,628 | 989 | 30 |
Towson University has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 21% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 66% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Towson University has published 8,973 scientific papers with 118,620 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Biology, Medicine, Psychology, Environmental Science, Sociology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 43 | 126 |
| 1991 | 68 | 173 |
| 1992 | 53 | 181 |
| 1993 | 117 | 228 |
| 1994 | 66 | 174 |
| 1995 | 62 | 241 |
| 1996 | 66 | 240 |
| 1997 | 91 | 292 |
| 1998 | 106 | 312 |
| 1999 | 82 | 375 |
| 2000 | 77 | 411 |
| 2001 | 107 | 513 |
| 2002 | 118 | 573 |
| 2003 | 112 | 827 |
| 2004 | 121 | 854 |
| 2005 | 145 | 1115 |
| 2006 | 175 | 1292 |
| 2007 | 194 | 1834 |
| 2008 | 215 | 1850 |
| 2009 | 261 | 2391 |
| 2010 | 306 | 2827 |
| 2011 | 396 | 3482 |
| 2012 | 360 | 4182 |
| 2013 | 443 | 4972 |
| 2014 | 421 | 5892 |
| 2015 | 478 | 6118 |
| 2016 | 474 | 6658 |
| 2017 | 529 | 7288 |
| 2018 | 461 | 7732 |
| 2019 | 524 | 9536 |
| 2020 | 479 | 11202 |
| 2021 | 609 | 14565 |
| 2022 | 498 | 13105 |
Towson University alumni
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Amy Schumer
- Occupations
- podcastercomedianactortelevision producerscreenwriter
- 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
- modelfilm actordanceractortelevision actor
- 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
- film actorpodcasterstage actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
-
William Dwight Schultz is an American television, film and voice actor.
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Mike Rowe
- Occupations
- voice actortelevision presenter
- 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 | 2,530 |
| 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 |