Towson University is a public university in Towson Maryland. Founded in 1866, it is the largest university in the Baltimore area and the second-largest university in the prestigious university system in Maryland. Towson University is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Towson University offers a welcoming environment for living and learning, close to many educational, cultural, and community resources. Towson University is all about big opportunities in a traditional classroom one day, and at internships with business, government, and nonprofit groups. The professors are mentors who will help you realize your passion while introducing you to new perspectives and global thinking.
Towson University offers a merit scholarship for new and transferring international undergraduate students with a strong record of academic success. Scholarships range from $4,000–$11,000 per year. International students will automatically be considered for merit-based scholarships if they apply by the Early Action deadline.
At a glance
- Founded in 1866
- Bachelor’s degrees: 66+
- Master’s / PhD Degrees: 80+
- Enrollment: 400+ students
- Countries Represented: 90+
- Student to Faculty Ratio: 16 to 1
Rankings and recognition
- The University is proudly recognized as one of America’s top 100 public institutions by U.S. News and World Report.
- Best values universities in higher education by Forbes, Money, and Washington Monthly.
- The University was placed in the top 9% of universities worldwide in the Center for World University Rankings for 2020-2021.
- Diversity Award in both 2020 and 2021 by Diversity magazine.
- Top three best investments in higher education by Money Magazine.
- Best Colleges in the Northeast by the Princeton Review
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Costs and exam codes
- Undergraduate tuition: $20,000 to $26,000 per year
- Graduate tuition: $20,000 to $25,000
- Average housing cost: $13,000 per year
| Exam | Institution code |
|---|---|
| SAT | 5404 |
| GMAT | DIRECT |
| ACT | 1718 |
| IELTS | DIRECT |
| GRE | 5404 |
| TOEFL | 5404 |
English proficiency requirements
Undergraduate Direct
- TOEFL iBT 70+
- IELTS 6+
- PEARSON 49+
Graduate Direct
- TOEFL iBT 79+
- IELTS 6.5+
Academic requirements
Graduate Direct
- 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
Undergraduate Direct
- 2.0 GPA out of 4.0
- SAT 1+
- ACT 1+
Programs
Bachelors (60)
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Biology & Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computational Mathematical Sciences
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Science
- Forensic Chemistry
- French
- Geography & Environmental Studies
- Geography & Land Surveying
- Geology
- Gerontology
- Health Sciences
- History
- Information Systems
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Law & American Civilization
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Recreation & Sport Management
- Religious Studies
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Sociology & Anthropology
- Spanish
- Women's & Gender Studies
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Business Systems & Processes
- Health Care Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Elementary Special Education P6
- Education
- Elementary Education
- French Education
- Middle Level Education
- Physical Education
- Special Education
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Allied Health Technologies
- Athletic Training
- Exercise & Wellness
- Exercise Science
- Health Care Administration
- Health Education & Promotion
- Health, Physical Education & Exercise Science
- Nursing
- Human Development & Family Sciences
- Human Services
- Art History
- Dance
- Music
- Studio Art
- Theatre
Masters (5)
- Geography & Environmental Planning
- Women's & Gender Studies
- Accounting & Business Advisory Services
- Marketing Intelligence
- Supply Chain Management