Founded in 1866, Towson University is recognized among the nation's best regional public universities, offering more than 100 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and applied professional fields.
Located in suburban Towson, eight miles north of Baltimore, our beautifully landscaped, 328-acre setting offers a pleasant environment for study and a diverse campus life, as well as easy access to a wealth of university and community resources.
With nearly 20,000 students, Towson University is the second-largest public university in Maryland. As a metropolitan university, Towson combines research-based learning with practical application. Its many interdisciplinary partnerships with public and private organizations throughout Maryland provide opportunities for research, internships and jobs. Towson University is a founding member of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU); TU President Robert Caret holds the office of president.
Towson University, often referred to as TU or simply Towson for short, is an American public university located in Towson in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA. It is part of the University System of Maryland.
TU was originally a training school for teachers in Baltimore, and over the years it has expanded and evolved into a 4-year degree granting institution consisting of 8 colleges with over 18,000 students enrolled. Towson is also the second largest public university in Maryland, and still produces the most teachers of any university in the state.
The U.S. News & World Report ranked Towson University ninth in the Public Universities-Master’s (North) category for its 2008 America's Best Colleges issue.
The Maryland Legislature established what would become Towson University in 1865, with the allocation of funds directed toward Maryland’s first teacher-training school, or normal school. On January 15, 1866, this institution, known as the Maryland State Normal School (MSNS), officially opened its doors. Located then at Red Man's Hall in Baltimore, the school originally enrolled eleven students and fostered three faculty members. McFadden Alexander Newell served as the school's first principal as well as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and oversaw the first graduating class of sixteen students in June 1886.
As time passed, the enrollment in the school grew exponentially. The school soon outgrew its facilities in Red Man's Hall and moved to a temporary location, later known as the Athenaeum Club, in 1873. The following year, the General Assembly appropriated money to construct an exclusive building to house the burgeoning school. In 1876, the school moved its faculty and 206 students to this new facility located in West Baltimore on Carrollton & Lafayette Street.
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 22% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Atlantic 10 Conference) Basketball (Colonial Athletic Association) Baseball (Colonial Athletic Association) Track (Colonial Athletic Association) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 7,096 | $ 16,030 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 5,180 | $ 14,114 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,916 | $ 1,916 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,878 | 13% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,688 | 23% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,418 | 29% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,096 | 41% | |
Any Aid: |
68% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 64% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 97% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 490, Math: 510 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 580, Math: 600 |
| Application Fee: | $ 45.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Towson University?
Is Towson University a good school? I noticed that it was very afforable for out of state students compared to many other schools. If you go to this school or know anyone who does...tell me anything you can about it.(campus life, teachers, types of kids who go there, diversity, surrounding area, etc.)thanks!
18 months ago
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I have a friend who is going to Towson as an education major. I think it's a decent school. You will be with a lot of education majors. It's near Baltimore and Washington D.C. so you will have a wide range of traveling options. Go there if you are only doing education. Otherwise, aim for other schools, such as UMBC or UMCP.
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I got a full scholarship to Univ. of Balt., but I am a single mom with three kids and the classes are at night. The evenings are the only time I have with my children as all three will be in school come the fall time. What do I do? Where do I go? Help!!
20 months ago
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Towson has a much, much better reputation that University of Baltimore, so if you can afford Towson I would go there. Towson also seems to fit better into your schedule and the in-state tuition is fairly reasonable for college.
I would say the positives of Towson and the education you would recieve there outweigh the financial convenience of University of Baltimore.
Good Luck!
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I am looking for a Maryland university?
That offers flexible scheduling. I am currently at Towson and now that I am entering the last 3 semesters, I find that all the classes offered are during the day. Not very suitable for a single mom who works full time. I cannot afford to cut back my hours at work just yet, and if I drop below 6 credits I have to start paying back my financial aid. All of the online degrees offered for education are only for your Master's. Help!!!
20 months ago
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I live in MD and you are attending a great school! Have you checked to see if there are off campus sites that offer the classes you need at different times?
Plus, go to your advisor and make them earn their pay. My husband is in Seminary time restrictions as well he often misses classes. But he keeps up with the work and emails the teacher. Last semester I think he attended about half the classes but still got an A. See if you can do work at home.
Also, University of Maryland is huge. It has campuses all over. Maybe they would be able to suit you better. Another idea is to see if a course of equal quality may be offered at another place like UM at a time you can go. See if Towson would let you transfer the courses.
Last, I put in a google of "maryland , baltimore region flexible undergraduate schools" and the first to come up was UM Baltimore County (UMBC). I think their location means a lot of proffessionals are attending and are in need of flexibility so you may have luck there.
Good luck, mom!!
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