Towson University
Public university · Towson, MD · 16,136 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
82%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
950–1235
ACT (middle 50%)
19–27
Average net price
$18,120
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$29,884
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
67%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Towson University?
Towson University accepts about 82 of every 100 applicants (82%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 950 and 1235 on the SAT. A score at or above 1235 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 950, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 19–27.
The latest federal data says Towson University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Towson University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Towson University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $29,884 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $18,120 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $12,186 for MD residents and $31,332 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$12,186
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$31,332
- Room & board$16,666
- Total cost of attendance$29,884
- Average net price after grants$18,120
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Computer Science, Psychology, Communications.
Towson University FAQ
- What is Towson University's acceptance rate?
- 82% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Towson University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 950–1235. Aim for 1235 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Towson University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 19–27.
- Is Towson University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Towson University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Towson University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Towson University cost?
- About $29,884 a year before aid; $18,120 on average after grants.
- What is Towson University's FAFSA school code?
- 002099. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Towson University receives your information.
- What is Towson University's graduation rate?
- 67% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Towson University
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame of Maryland UniversityBaltimore, MD | 82% | — | $17,297 | 44% |
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