Towson University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Towson University is a large four-year, public school with 19,795 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1866 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Towson, Maryland.

Academic Offerings

At Towson University you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
109
Towson University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 109 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Computer Science, Business, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Towson University is high at 82% (well above Maryland average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Good
The graduation rate at Towson University is good - 75%. About 11% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Towson University is pretty decent: 15:1. Read more details regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is high - $23,300 a year. The additional fees at Towson University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $3,600; which comes to a total of $26,900 per year.

Read the details about Towson University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
79%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 17,770 applications were submitted and 13,967 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Towson University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,800
High
Towson University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Towson University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Towson University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 5,300 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high - nearly $7,800 per academic year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Towson University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Towson University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Towson University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Towson University
8000 York Rd
Towson, Maryland
21252-0001, USA
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