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Towson University
Towson University
TOWSON, MD . 4 Year 3.7
#518 in Best Colleges in America
8000 YORK RD TOWSON, MD 21252

Overview

Towson University is located in Towson, Maryland, USA, and was founded in 1866. It is one of the largest public universities in Maryland and is part of the University of Maryland System. The university offers over 110 undergraduate programs, 47 master's degrees, 36 graduate certificate programs, and 7 doctoral programs, covering fields such as liberal arts, business, education, health, and the arts. As of the fall of 2023, Towson University has approximately 19,527 students, including about 16,517 undergraduates and 3,010 graduate students. The university places a strong emphasis on diversity, with approximately 55% of its students coming from underrepresented minority groups. Towson University's athletic teams, the Tigers, compete in NCAA Division I competitions, with their home games held at SECU Arena. The university is committed to providing high-quality education and cultivating leaders with a global perspective and a sense of social responsibility.

Rankings

  • 77

    #77 in Best Colleges for Information Technology in America

  • 4

    #4 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland

  • 97

    #97 in Best Big Colleges in America

  • Best Colleges for Information Technology in America 77 of 293
  • Best Big Colleges in America 97 of 126
  • Best Colleges for Sports Management in America 131 of 454

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • A Value
  • ADiversity
  • BCampus
  • A Athletics
  • A Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • B+Location
  • BDorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • AStudent Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Business
    562 Graduates
  • Psychology
    381 Graduates
  • Nursing
    326 Graduates
  • Biology
    245 Graduates
  • Information Technology
    218 Graduates
  • Social Sciences
    210 Graduates
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
    180 Graduates
  • Special Education and Teaching
    165 Graduates
  • Communications
    152 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    145 Graduates

Admissions

  • February 1
    Application Deadline
  • 88%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    1

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,261
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    83%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    72%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    15,526 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    2,381
  • Undergrads Over 25
    11%
  • Pell Grant
    29%
  • Varsity Athletes
    3%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Colonial Athletic Association
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS

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