Towson Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 81.97%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1090. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,728
- Out-of-State Tuition: $29,820
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Towson:
- Total Enrollment: 19,401, including 1,638 online students
- 16,264 Undergraduate, 3,137 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.5% men, 61.5% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 69%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 19%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 83%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 146 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 40 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 51 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Towson Overview
Towson University (Towson) is a four-year, public school located in Towson, MD. Towson University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Towson's tuition & fees is $11,728 for Maryland residents and $29,820 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 63% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,474.
The school has a total enrollment of 19,401 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Towson's acceptance rate is 81.97% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.18%. The median SAT score is 1090 and the ACT score is 23.
Towson ranked 6th in Maryland Colleges rankings. Towson University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Towson University is $11,728 for in-state students and $29,820 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,636 for in-state students and $22,860 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,166 for Maryland residents and $31,393 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,259 for Maryland residents and $23,994 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,728 | $29,820 |
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| Graduate | $12,636 | $22,860 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,166 | $31,393 |
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| Graduate | $13,259 | $23,994 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Towson University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Towson
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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