Towson University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
16,400
Men / Women
41% / 59%
White
42%
Black
31%
Hispanic
10%
Asian
8%
Mixed
5%
International
1%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
21%
Life & Natural Sciences
20%
Engineering, Computing & Math
12%
Arts
10%
Education
7%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$11,728
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$29,820
Est. In-State Cost
$15,171
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$38,575
10-Year ROI
$225,000
ROI Percentile
89th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
83%
4-Year Graduation Rate
47%
6-Year Graduation Rate
69%
Transfer-Out Rate
19%
Weather
Comfortable Days
110 (71th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,580 (49th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
250 (59th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
Yield (Unbound)
18%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R3
Expenditure
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $6M | #228 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $2M | #234 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $8M | #281 |
Graduate Degrees
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 7 | #218 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | 47 | #322 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 4 | #554 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
18%
SAT Range
950
–
1,235
ACT Range
19
–
27
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towson University | 3,986 | 40% / 60% | 1% | $69,367 | |
| Computer Science | 155 +1 | 76% / 24% | 5% | $106,341 | |
| Information Science/Studies | 33 — | 70% / 30% | 0% | $83,163 | |
| Information Technology | 232 +3 | 70% / 30% | 1% | $103,808 | |
| Mathematics | 33 — | 55% / 45% | 0% | $77,111 | |
| Physics | 8 — | 62% / 38% | 0% | — | |
| Athletic Training | |||||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 59 +1 | 10% / 90% | 2% | $73,912 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 32 +1 | 31% / 69% | 0% | $86,644 | |
| Biology | 155 +11 | 25% / 75% | 1% | $63,365 | |
| Chemistry | 16 — | 62% / 38% | 0% | $75,944 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 146 — | 37% / 63% | 1% | $57,796 | |
| Forensic Chemistry | 17 +3 | 29% / 71% | 0% | $75,944 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Geosciences | 11 — | 45% / 55% | 9% | — | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 14 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $72,324 | |
| Nursing | 250 — | 10% / 90% | 2% | $91,093 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 18 +1 | 61% / 39% | 0% | $60,279 | |
| Public Health | 71 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | — | |
| Accounting | 108 +2 | 51% / 49% | 1% | $86,121 | |
| Business Management and Administration | 495 +11 | 59% / 41% | 1% | $85,421 | |
| Economics | 42 — | 76% / 24% | 0% | $69,110 | |
| Health Administration | 93 — | 20% / 80% | 1% | $63,321 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Sports Management | 107 +2 | 80% / 20% | 0% | $57,796 | |
| American Studies | 11 — | 45% / 55% | 0% | $66,438 | |
| Communication | 111 — | 51% / 49% | 2% | $61,425 | |
| Deaf Studies | 15 +1 | 7% / 93% | 0% | $57,034 | |
| English | 61 +2 | 28% / 72% | 0% | $52,246 | |
| Family Systems | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $50,528 | |
| Foreign Languages | 13 +2 | 31% / 69% | 0% | $49,595 | |
| General Social Sciences | 22 — | 32% / 68% | 0% | — | |
| Geography | 16 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | $55,786 | |
| History | 45 — | 49% / 51% | 0% | $51,856 | |
| Human Services | 72 +1 | 6% / 94% | 0% | $50,588 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $51,007 | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 33 — | 30% / 70% | 0% | — | |
| International Affairs | 16 +2 | 31% / 69% | 0% | $60,262 | |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 39 +2 | 64% / 36% | 0% | $58,418 | |
| Philosophy | 10 — | 60% / 40% | 10% | — | |
| Political Science | 60 +3 | 60% / 40% | 0% | $61,862 | |
| Psychology | 352 +25 | 16% / 84% | 1% | $59,103 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 116 +1 | 68% / 32% | 0% | $43,785 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Social Sciences | 201 +7 | 34% / 66% | 0% | $61,657 | |
| Women's Studies | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $57,034 | |
| Early Childhood Education | 59 — | 3% / 97% | 0% | $60,752 | |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 43 — | 2% / 98% | 0% | $61,443 | |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 69 — | 9% / 91% | 1% | $61,443 | |
| Elementary Education | 87 — | 7% / 93% | 0% | $60,752 | |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 7 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | $60,752 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $60,279 | |
| Special Education | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $61,443 | |
| Acting | 8 — | 62% / 38% | 0% | $33,638 | |
| Art Education | 2 +9 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $60,279 | |
| Art History | 7 +1 | 14% / 86% | 0% | $43,100 | |
| Dance | 18 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | — | |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 184 +2 | 39% / 61% | 0% | $43,785 | |
| Fine Arts | 57 +2 | 35% / 65% | 0% | $43,100 | |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 68 — | 28% / 72% | 1% | $43,100 | |
| Music | 23 +1 | 70% / 30% | 0% | $40,102 | |
| Music Education | 24 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $60,279 | |
| Theater | 10 +3 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $33,638 | |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — |