Towson University

Towson, MD • publicDI | Coastal Athletic Association | FCS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 18,205 • Total: 21,858
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
8000 York Rd
Towson, MD
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Website
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
$23,986
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$41,006
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,382
Out-of-state: $24,402
Room & Board
$960
Books & Supplies
$15,644
Students Receiving Pell Grants
57%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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