Towson University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $55,100 within 10 years.
About This School
Towson University is a public institution located in Towson, Maryland with approximately 16,136 undergraduate students enrolled. Towson University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,413 per year. The graduation rate is 69%, and the typical graduate earns $55,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Towson University is a public university in Towson, Maryland, United States. Founded in 1866 as Maryland's first training school for teachers, Towson University is a part of the University System of Maryland. Since its founding, the university has evolved into eight subsidiary colleges with over 20,000 students. Its 329-acre campus is situated in Baltimore County, Maryland, eight miles north of downtown Baltimore. Towson is one of the largest public universities in Maryland and produces the most teachers of any university in the state.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable mid-size public university near Baltimore — at an average net price of $16,791/year and median debt of just $15,362, the financial profile is genuinely reasonable. The 83% acceptance rate makes it accessible, and median earnings of $55,100 a decade out are decent, though not exceptional. The one flag worth watching: a 68% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 3 students don't finish, so it's worth asking honestly whether the program you're entering has strong completion and career outcomes.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (16,136 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
Other Schools in Maryland
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD · Public
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD · Public
Community College of Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · Public
Montgomery College
Rockville, MD · Public
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · Public
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD · Public
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
All school names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this page is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement or affiliation with CollegeHelpGuide.