Towson University

Towson, MD • public • I | Coastal Athletic Association | FCS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 18,205 • Total: 21,858

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

8000 York Rd
Towson, MD
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Website

www.towson.edu/

Region

Mid-Atlantic

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 7,643 (42.0%) • Female: 10,562 (58.0%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	1,284	7.1%
Black/African American	5,877	32.3%
Hispanic/Latino	1,988	10.9%
White	7,509	41.2%
Two or More Races	1,048	5.8%
International	269	1.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

82.8%

15,689 admitted from 18,948 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 540-650
Math: 510-620
Total: 1050-1270

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

19-28

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$50

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/01/2025
RD:	02/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

67.6%

4-Year Graduation Rate

45.4%

Freshman Retention Rate

83.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

19.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$24,750

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$42,842

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $7,530
Out-of-state: $25,622

Room & Board

$16,260

Books & Supplies

$960

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$6,962
$30,001-48,000	$12,590
$48,001-75,000	$16,784
$75,001-110,000	$22,720
$110,001+	$26,396

Students Receiving Pell Grants

57%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Coastal Athletic Association

Football

FCS

Men's Sports (6)

Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Golf Lacrosse Swimming and Diving (combined)

Women's Sports (11)

Basketball Field Hockey Golf Gymnastics Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

GPA 3.0+

In-State Awards

$500-$5,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$500-$5,000/yr

10 automatic scholarships (15 total)

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