At a glance
Average net price
$17,413
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
69.5%
Admission rate
82%
Undergrad size
16,136
In-state tuition
$11,728
Out-of-state tuition
$29,820
Cost of attendance
$28,535
Median earnings (10y)
$64,390
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,095
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 82.8%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (28%), humanities & arts (19%), stem (18%).
- STEM18%
- Health12%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts19%
- Social sciences28%
- Trades & services6%
- Business15.1%~2,441 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions12.2%~1,972 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Computer science10.5%~1,701 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication10.3%~1,664 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences9.1%~1,462 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology8.8%~1,425 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education8.0%~1,291 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,033 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~773 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~757 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~292 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.5%~247 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~226 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.1%~182 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~161 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~158 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.8%~134 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~110 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~53 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~48 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 985 | $48,129 | $19,251 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 809 | $29,737 | $20,788 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 596 | $24,315 | $22,024 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 541 | $30,593 | $22,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 521 | $67,719 | $23,378 |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 438 | $35,059 | $20,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 416 | $31,534 | $21,875 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 377 | $49,592 | $20,562 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 362 | $45,925 | $18,750 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 343 | $67,242 | $20,340 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 324 | $46,717 | $19,750 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 265 | $30,784 | $17,978 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 226 | $41,539 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 218 | $57,822 | $21,375 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 200 | $37,094 | $20,309 |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 196 | $30,574 | $21,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 178 | $54,849 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 168 | $31,875 | $20,875 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 152 | $58,212 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 149 | $38,653 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 143 | $35,552 | $21,500 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 125 | $48,331 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 122 | $18,301 | $21,981 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 119 | $45,511 | $21,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 117 | $48,606 | $18,838 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 111 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 101 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 95 | $60,483 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 95 | $35,404 | $15,720 |
| Psychology, General. | Master's | 94 | $41,012 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 94 | $59,484 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 93 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 93 | $40,103 | $23,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 92 | $63,907 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 87 | $31,959 | $22,750 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 85 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 83 | — | $17,500 |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 83 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Graduate certificate | 83 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 82 | $50,680 | $25,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Towson University
Towson University is a very large institution located in Towson, Maryland, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 16,136 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Towson University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,413 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $11,728 for in-state students and $29,820 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $28,535 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 69.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 82.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $64,390 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Towson University confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (28% of credentials), humanities & arts (19% of credentials), stem (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Towson University accepts 82% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,095. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Towson, Maryland (city), Towson University draws students from across Maryland and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Towson University
Q.How much does Towson University cost?
The average net price at Towson University is $17,413 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $28,535.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Towson University?
Towson University has a 6-year graduation rate of 69.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Towson University?
Towson University admits 82% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Towson University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Towson University graduate earns $64,390 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Towson University?
Published tuition is $11,728 in-state and $29,820 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Towson University located?
Towson University is located in Towson, Maryland (ZIP 21252).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Towson University at their official website.