Towson University Admission
Application Fee
$50
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
83.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,671
SAT Scores
1,160
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 17,770 students have applied and 13,967 students have allowed to admit to Towson University (Acceptance rate: 78.60%). Towson's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.12 % where 2,671 students have finally enrolled out of 13,967 admitted students.
Towson acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Baltimore and Bowie State University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 83.90%).
Towson enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 16.47%).
How to Apply to Towson University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Towson. Towson offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.towson.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.towson.edu/admissions/undergrad/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.towson.edu/admissions/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.towson.edu/admissions/tuition/calculator.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.towson.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.towson.edu/ir/student-data.html |
| Disability Service | https://www.towson.edu/accessibility-disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Towson and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Towson University is 1,160 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Towson University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,129). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Towson University | 1,160 | 25 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,129 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland | 1,080 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Towson University, 573 students submitted SAT scores (21% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,160 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 580 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 560 | 600 |
| Total | 1,010 | 1,140 | 1,230 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Towson University, 57 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| English | 19 | 22 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 19 | 24 |
Towson Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Towson University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |