School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Towson University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address8000 York Rd, Towson, MD 21252-0001
Phone410-704-2000
WEBwww.towson.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://www.towson.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.towson.edu/admissions/undergrad/
Financial Aidhttps://www.towson.edu/admissions/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.towson.edu/admissions/tuition/calculator.html
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.towson.edu/veterans/
Athleticwww.towson.edu/ir/student-data.html
Disability Servicehttps://www.towson.edu/accessibility-disability-services/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Towson University is 82.80% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.21%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate82.80 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)19.21 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$50
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Tuition & Fees

Towson's 2024 tuition & fees is $11,306 for Maryland residents and $28,326 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.62% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($26,820).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,042 for Maryland residents and $21,780 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.49% compared to the last year's rate.
Maryland ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$11,306$28,326
Graduate Tuition & Fees$12,042$21,780
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 19,793 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1,430 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Towson has 16,861 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,932 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students19,793
Undergraduate Students16,861
Graduate Students2,932
Online Enrollment1,430
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Towson offers 163 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 30 out of the 163 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Towson
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs163 Programs
Number of online programs30 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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Academic/career counseling service✔
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Placement services for completers✔
On-campus day care for students✔
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔