Towson, MD
Towson University, in Towson, MD, is a public very large school, enrolling around 16,136 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 82% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Science (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $104,653/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from Towson University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 20% submitted SAT scores, 1% submitted ACT scores.
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Towson University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $18,092 more per year in tuition and fees (2.5x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Towson University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Towson University weighs your application
From Towson University's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Towson University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Towson University look for in applicants?
Per Towson University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Towson University's acceptance rate?
Towson University in Towson, MD admits approximately 82% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Towson University?
Per Towson University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 920–1230 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for Towson University?
Per Towson University's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 20–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
How much does Towson University cost?
Towson University's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,535 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Towson University?
For 2024-25, Towson University's published tuition and required fees were $29,820 for out-of-state students and $11,728 for in-state students -- $18,092 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Towson University?
Towson University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Towson University require students to live on campus?
No -- Towson University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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