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Towson University

8000 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21252

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Towson University School Description

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.

Towson University, as the State’s Metropolitan University, focuses on providing highly developed educational experiences and community service through a broad range of intellectual opportunities to a diverse student body at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The academic programs and services offered through the university provide a core quality environment for students to acquire the intellectual and social preparation to achieve their potential as contributing leaders and citizens of the workforce and a complex global society. Faculty, students, and staff serve the region through research and professional outreach that specifically responds to the state’s socioeconomic and cultural needs and aspirations.

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.

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Towson University

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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 20,000 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 8th in the Public Universities-Master’s (North) category for its 2009 America's Best Colleges issue.

History

Maryland State Normal School

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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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Tigers
Nickname:
TU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
14,495
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,174
Students Receiving Aid:
73%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 45
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Towson University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Towson University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 64%
Men 36%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 72%
Other 12%
African-American 11%
Asian 3%
Hispanic 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 71%
Out-of-State 29%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Maryland 71%
New Jersey 10%
New York 8%
Pennsylvania 4%
Delaware 0%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 23%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Colonial Athletic Association)
Basketball (Colonial Athletic Association)
Baseball (Colonial Athletic Association)
Track (Colonial Athletic Association)

Towson University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 7,234 $ 17,174  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 5,180 $ 15,120  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,054 $ 2,054  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,197 15%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,808 31%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 4,412 33%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,993 40%  
Any Aid:
   73%  

Towson University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 60% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 97%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 490, Math: 500
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 580, Math: 590

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

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

College Advice on Towson University

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Jane A
Jane A

Question: 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!
32 months ago
xinio654
xinio654

Best Answer

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.
smiedaner
smiedaner

Question: For Maryland residents: Do I go to Univ. of Balt. or Towson University?

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!!
34 months ago
blondie
blondie

Best Answer

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!
Shannon W
Shannon W

Question: 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!!!
34 months ago
For_Gondor!
For_G...

Best Answer

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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