Towson University
Towson, MD. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Towson, MD · Small city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 16,136 |
| Acceptance rate | 79% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1010–1230 · 21% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 970–1190 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 19–25 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 68% |
| First-year retention | 83% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $28,535 in-state · $46,627 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $50 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Health professions & nursing, Business, Social sciences, Communications, Psychology.
Strongest majors at Towson
- Education at Towson: #153 of 551 schools, score 67/100, about 391 graduates a year
- Public policy & social work at Towson: #134 of 406 schools, score 61/100, about 94 graduates a year
- English & writing at Towson: #292 of 697 schools, score 55/100, about 62 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at Towson: #282 of 668 schools, score 61/100, about 223 graduates a year
- Math & statistics at Towson: #310 of 697 schools, score 52/100, about 23 graduates a year
- History at Towson: #312 of 692 schools, score 53/100, about 48 graduates a year
- Business & finance at Towson: #299 of 650 schools, score 54/100, about 605 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at Towson: #254 of 543 schools, score 60/100, about 505 graduates a year