Towson University, MD
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Towson University Rankings
Affordability65
Selectivity34
Retention64
Graduation55
Earnings53
Diversity71
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Towson University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies2%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism9%
Computer and Information Sciences6%
Education9%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs13%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies7%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology8%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences10%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Towson University
79%
Admission Rate
555
Median SAT Math
575
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–610
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Towson University
$10K
In-State Tuition
$23K
Out-of-State Tuition
$25K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $13K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Towson University
50%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
68%
Repayment Rate
$196
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 29% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 66% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 68% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 73% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 77% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Towson University
85%
Retention Rate
20%
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
72%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 47% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 72% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 72% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 69% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 77% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 73% | 46% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 42% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 44% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 67% | 44% | 44% |
| Other race | 73% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Towson University
95%
Employment Rate
$41K
Median Salary
$27K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $27K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $41K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $66K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $41K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $46K | $35K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $51K | $39K | $35K |
Students
Students at Towson University
19,623
Undergraduates
57%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
3,105
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 23% | 36% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 43% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 34% | 17% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Towson University, MD
Fortis Institute-Towson
1 miles, NE
Goucher College
1 miles, NE
Faith Theological Seminary
2 miles, S
Notre Dame of Maryland University
3 miles, S