College statistics
- Address:
- 8000 York Rd
Towson, MD
21252 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.towson.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $7,530
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $25,622
- Room and Board:
- $15,802
- Acceptance Rate:
- 82.8%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $994,082,767
- Research Activity Tier:
- Research Colleges and Universities
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Towson is a public four-year university serving nearly 20,000 students in a city setting just north of Baltimore. It's classified as a doctoral research institution, meaning faculty here conduct serious research alongside teaching. The campus draws mostly regional students, with a mix of Maryland residents and out-of-state enrollees looking for a straightforward, accessible college experience.
About 19,527 students attend Towson. If you're from Maryland, you're looking at $11,306 per year in tuition, plus $15,644 for room and board, bringing your total cost to around $31,390 annually. Out-of-state students pay $28,326 in tuition, for a total cost of attendance near $48,410. The university accepts about 83 out of every 100 applicants, so admission is not highly competitive—most students with decent grades and test scores will get in.
About 68% of students graduate within six years, which is respectable for a public university of this size. Towson works best for students who want a research university experience without the cutthroat admissions process, especially Maryland residents looking to stay close to home and keep costs down. If you're a strong student, you might find the academics here engaging; if you're rebuilding your record or exploring what college is about, Towson gives you room to do that.