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Towson University
Towson, MDPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 82% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Towson University is a public institution located in the city setting of Towson, MD. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 16.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 82%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
16.1K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
82% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading490 - 635
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math460 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 27
1typical 50% range36
82%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Health Sciences12% of degrees
Social Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $149,320
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $140,976
Earnings 5yr: $149,015
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,653
Earnings 5yr: $110,595
Debt: $20,340
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,516
Earnings 5yr: $96,775
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,252
Earnings 5yr: $82,358
Debt: $21,375
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,044
Earnings 5yr: $85,718
Debt: $23,378
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,457
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,625
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,315
Earnings 5yr: $91,378
Debt: N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,097
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,509
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,497
Earnings 5yr: $78,303
Debt: $19,251
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,953
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,000
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,782
Earnings 5yr: $73,681
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,509
Earnings 5yr: $71,874
Debt: $18,838
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,296
Earnings 5yr: $78,982
Debt: $23,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,069
Earnings 5yr: $74,842
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,785
Earnings 5yr: $92,993
Debt: $20,562
Security Science and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,405
Earnings 5yr: $79,468
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,409
Earnings 5yr: $80,195
Debt: $25,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,365
Earnings 5yr: $66,236
Debt: $21,981
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,413
In-State Tuition$11,728
Out-of-State Tuition$29,820
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
36%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$54,302
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$64,390
Completion Signals
69%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,362
Est. Monthly Payment
$166/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
11%
Avg Family Income
$78,617
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