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Overall Experience

Towson - Towson, MD

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Towson is the type of school that, if you find the right people, you will have a wonderful experience. For those who have trouble making friends, it is highly recommended to get involved on campus. There are many organizations and sports teams that thrive in Towson and are strongly recommended in order to assist students in finding a solid group of friends. Some students love Towson so much that they just cannot pinpoint exactly what it is that they love so much. Perhaps it is the attentive faculty at Towson, or the nightlife that has so much to offer. Maybe they just enjoy the small, comfortable campus setting that allows them to pass by familiar faces everyday.

Towson is a school that becomes what you make of it. It is clear that the students who are engaged in their work or are interested in an organization gain a greater sense of appreciation for Towson. Some students express how rewarding their experiences at Towson have been while acknowledging the fact that Towson is not for everyone.

By The Numbers

General Information:
Towson University
8000 York Rd.
Towson, MD 21252-0001

Control:
Public

Academic Calendar:
Semester

Religious Affiliation:
None

Founded:
1866

Web Site:
Main Phone:
(410) 704-2000

Full-Time Undergraduates:
14,180

Part-Time Undergraduates:
2,039

Total Male Undergraduates:
6,476

Total Female Undergraduates:
9,743

Overall Acceptance Rate:
60%

Early Decision Acceptance Rate:
Not offered

Early Action Acceptance Rate:
Not offered

Total Applicants:
15,464

Total Acceptances:
9,223

Freshman Enrollment:
2,665

Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):
29%

Regular Decision Deadline:
February 15

Must-Reply-By Date:
May 1 (or within 2 weeks if notified after)

Transfer Applications Received:
3,771

Transfer Applications Accepted:
2,778

Transfer Application Acceptance Rate:
74%

SAT I or ACT Required?:
Either

SAT I Range (25th–75th Percentile):
990–1170

SAT I Verbal Range (25th–75th Percentile):
490–580

SAT I Math Range (25th–75th Percentile):
500–580

Freshman Retention Rate:
82%

Top 10% of High School Class:
18%

Application Fee:
$45

Common Application Accepted?:
No

Admissions Phone:
(410) 704-2113

Admissions E-Mail:
Admissions Web Site:
Tuition:
$5,180 in-state
$15,120 out-of-state

Room and Board:
$7,986

Books and Supplies:
$948

Students Who Applied for Financial Aid:
57%

Applicants Who Received Financial Aid:
68%

Financial Aid Forms Deadline:
January 31

Financial Aid Phone:
(410) 704-4236

Financial Aid E-Mail:
Financial Aid Web Site:

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