Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Towson University is 78.60% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.12%. 6,781 men and 10,989 women applied to Towson and 5,094 men and 8,873 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,053 men and 1,618 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Towson.
Towson University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Towson
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants17,7706,78110,98900
Admitted13,9675,0948,87300
Enrolled2,6711,0531,61800
Acceptance Rate 78.60%75.12%80.74%--
Yield 19.12%20.67%18.24%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 573 students (21% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 57 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Towson.
The median SAT score is 1,140 with 580 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25th percentile is 510. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 500 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 19 at Towson. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at Towson University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,079, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
Towson University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Towson
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total101011401230
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing510580630
SAT Math500560600
ACT Composite192225
ACT Math171924
ACT English192227
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 2,671 first-year students enrolled in Towson. The proportion of full-time students is 99.66% and part-time students is 0.34%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.42% and women students is 60.58%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Towson.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Towson
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total2,6711,0531,61800
Full-time2,6621,0481,61400
Part-time95400
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Towson. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Towson University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Get Programs and Admission Information
Towson Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $45 for undergraduate schools and $45 for graduate schools of Towson University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Towson.
Admission Information for Applying to Towson
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$45
Graduate Application Fees$45
Admission Informationhttps://www.towson.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.towson.edu/admissions/undergrad/
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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