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Overview |
TU | |||
| Location | Towson, MD | |||
| Setting | Small City | |||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #375 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | towson.edu | |||
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Costs |
TU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | |||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% |
Admission |
TU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 18,948 | |||
| Admitted | 15,689 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
TU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 |
Diversity |
TU | |||
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| % Men | 4% | |||
| % Women | 12% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 61% | |||
| % Black | 18% | |||
| % Hispanic | 6% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | |||
| % International | 2% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 3% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 90% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | |||
Campus |
TU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/