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Towson University

#393 in US ranking Towson, MD
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$29,884
Tuition & fees
$12,186
Avg. aid
$11,474
Receiving aid
86%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
82%
SAT range
950–1235
ACT range
19–27

Outcomes

Graduation rate
69%
Median salary
$51,497
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Towson University?

Towson's recurring campus events include Summer Orientation, Tiger Fest and Homecoming Weekend. They serve different purposes: orientation helps incoming students prepare for enrollment, while Tiger Fest provides student-focused programming during the academic year.

Homecoming brings students and alumni together around athletics and other scheduled activities. Specific performers, events and dates change, so a past year's program should not be assumed to describe a future one. Together, these events offer points of connection for commuters as well as students living on campus.

What are the student housing and dining options at Towson University?

Towson offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options, but the availability of housing does not mean every applicant is guaranteed a room. Reported figures indicate that about 35% of students live on campus.

Students should compare residence-hall and any apartment-style options by eligibility, location, contract length and meal-plan rules. Campus dining arrangements include meal plans and dining venues, but the appropriate plan depends on where a student lives and how often they expect to eat on campus. Housing applications, deposits and deadlines are separate from academic admission; an admitted student should review the current housing process before making plans to live at Towson.

Commuters and students seeking off-campus housing should budget for transportation as well as rent. First-year students should also check vehicle rules: the reported policy does not permit freshmen to register or park a car on campus, which could materially affect a housing decision.

Towson University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

290

Towson University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
14:1
Undergraduates living on campus
35%
Campus size
329 acres

Towson University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 17

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Towson University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Cook Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

Yes

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Towson University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Towson University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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