Towson University
Towson, MD · Public
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Towson University admitted 82.0% of applicants university-wide (16,212 of 19,777).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 82.0% | 16,212 | 19,777 |
| In-state | 82.7% | 12,066 | 14,591 |
| Out-of-state | 79.4% | 3,772 | 4,748 |
| International applicants | 85.4% | 374 | 438 |
| Men | 79.1% | 6,099 | 7,711 |
| Women | 83.8% | 10,105 | 12,056 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 16,212 admitted students, 2,947 enrolled (18.2% yield).
Towson University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 950–1230
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.78–3.78
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Towson University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $52,668/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $26,902 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $25,766 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $52,668/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $6,962 |
| $30k–48k | $12,590 |
| $48k–75k | $16,784 |
| $75k–110k | $22,720 |
| Over $110k | $26,396 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Towson University Merit Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Towson University Alumni Legacy Scholarship — $1,500 per year (Other)
- Towson University Achievement Award — Varies (up to $5,000 per year) (Need Based)
- Towson University Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Towson University Diversity Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Towson University Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (out-of-state) (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Towson University Merit Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Towson University Global Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
Towson University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Transcripts
- Application fee
International applicants
- Transcripts
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Towson University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Towson University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $64,390
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 69.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 82.8%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $18,718
- At graduation
Towson University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #64
- Forbes: #196
- Niche: #454
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-05-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Towson University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (15%), Computer & information sciences (11%), Social sciences (9%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1 · 38% of class sections have under 20 students.
Towson University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.