Outcomes at Towson
Graduation Rate
69.76%
Transfer-out Rate
20.20%
Retention Rate
82.00%
The graduation rate at Towson University is 69.76% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. 1,917 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,748 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 53.90%.
The transfer-out rate is 20.20% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. The retention rate (full-time students) is 82% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Towson University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Towson University. 1,917 students have completed and 555 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 67 students still enrolled and 209 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,748 | 2,748 |
| Completers | 1,917 (69.76%) | 1,917 |
| Transfer-out | 555 (20.20%) | 555 |
| Still Enrolled | 67 (2.44%) | 67 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 209 (7.61%) | 209 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 1,312 students have completed in 4 years and additional 521 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 1,312 (47.74%) |
389 (38.29%) |
923 (53.29%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 521 (18.96%) |
215 (21.16%) |
306 (17.67%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 84 (3.06%) |
42 (4.13%) |
42 (2.42%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69.76% (1,917/2,748) | 63.58% (646/1,016) | 73.38% (1,271/1,732) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20.00% (1/5) | 0.00% (0/2) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Asian | 74.46% (137/184) | 67.57% (50/74) | 79.09% (87/110) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 67.27% (335/498) | 55.42% (92/166) | 73.19% (243/332) |
| Hispanic | 64.71% (154/238) | 63.22% (55/87) | 65.56% (99/151) |
| White | 71.56% (1,112/1,554) | 66.10% (390/590) | 74.90% (722/964) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (3/3) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (3/3) |
| Two or More Race | 65.66% (109/166) | 60.38% (32/53) | 68.14% (77/113) |
| Unknown | 71.64% (48/67) | 65.38% (17/26) | 75.61% (31/41) |