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Towson University
Towson, MD · Public · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 82%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $18,120
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $70,158
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Towson University is a public college in Towson, MD with 16,136 undergraduates. It admits 82% of applicants, and admitted students average 1095 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,120 per year ($6,506 for families earning under $30,000). 67% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $70,158 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 82%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 18,948
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 15,689
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing490–635
200800
SAT Math460–600
200800
ACT Composite19–27
136
What Towson University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $29,884
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $12,186
- Out-of-state tuition
- $31,332
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$6,506
- $30–48k$13,700
- $48–75k$17,468
- $75–110k$23,245
- $110k+$28,082
Get a personal estimate with Towson University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $70,158
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,363
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 16,136
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 39%
- White38%
- Hispanic12%
- Black36%
- Asian7%
Towson University FAQ
What is Towson University's acceptance rate?+
Towson University admits 82% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Towson University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–635 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–600 on SAT Math; the average total is 1095.
What ACT score do you need for Towson University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–27.
Is Towson University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Towson University?+
In Fall 2023, 18,948 students applied to Towson University and 15,689 were admitted; 3,014 enrolled.
Does Towson University consider legacy status?+
No. Towson University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Towson University require an essay?+
Towson University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Towson University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $29,884 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,120.
What is Towson University's graduation rate?+
67% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 164076 · How we use this data
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