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Towson University

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Acceptance Rate 81.97 %
SAT Average 1,090
Tuition & Fees $29,820
($11,728)
Student Population 19,401
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,939

Academic Overview

Towson University Campus, Towson, MD
Towson University is a public, four-years institute located in Towson, Maryland. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $11,728 for Maryland residents and $29,820 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $12,636 for Maryland residents and $22,860 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 19,401 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 81.97% and the graduation rate is 69% last year.
The salary after graduation from Towson University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $55,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Towson's tuition & fees is $11,728 for Maryland residents and $29,820 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $12,636 for in-state students and $22,860 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Maryland ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$11,728$29,820
Graduate$12,636$22,860
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Towson. The acceptance rate of Towson is 81.97% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.18%. The average graduation rate is 69% and the transfer-out rate is 19%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,939 and 57% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 19,401 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Towson University is 81.97 %.
Acceptance Rate
81.97%
Graduation Rate for Towson University is 69 %
Graduation Rate
69%
Transfer-out Rate for Towson University is 19 %
Transfer-out Rate
19%
Retention Rate for Towson University is 83 %
Retention Rate
83%
Student Population for Towson University is 19,401
Student Population
19,401
Student to Faculty Ratio for Towson University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,939 at Towson University.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,939

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address8000 York Rd, Towson, MD 21252-0001
Phone410-704-2000
WEBwww.towson.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.towson.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.towson.edu/admissions/undergrad/
Financial Aidhttps://www.towson.edu/admissions/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.towson.edu/admissions/tuition/calculator.html
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.towson.edu/veterans/
Athleticwww.towson.edu/ir/student-data.html
Disability Servicehttps://www.towson.edu/accessibility-disability-services/

Offered Degrees

Towson offers 146 major programs through online and on-site education where 40 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's621
Master's4612
Doctorate (Research)32
Doctorate (Practical)21
Less Than 1 Year Certificate10
Post-Bachelor's Certificate3124
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Towson University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:5,300)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,910)

Veterans Benefits

Towson University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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