Location: 8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
Tuition:
In-state: $8,132
Out-of-state: $19,754
Enrollment: 17,517
Founded: 1866
Application Deadline: Feb. 15
Application Fee: $45
Percentage of Acceptance: 54.2 percent
Towson University is a public college that holds a large amount of students. This college is extremely large compared to other colleges that have around 5,000 students or less. Students have around 50 percent chance of making it, making this college selective. Even though there are over 17,000 students, most classrooms hold less than 50 students. This gives a little more attention to those who want to have more one-on-one time. Every 17 students has one faculty member. The common majors are Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services and Education. Women slightly dominate the school. Around 39.9 percent of males make up Towson University. The majority of the students are not involved in a sorority or fraternity. Like many other colleges, Towson has 24-hour foot and vehicle patrol. This university also has day-cares and non-remedial tutoring offered. However no insurance is offered to students, but financial aid is. Keep in mind that not everyone’s needs do not get meet.
This college is right if you…
-Want to stay close but gain independence.
-Don’t need too much financial aid.
-Want a fairly large school.
-Need a day-care.
-Want to pursue an Education major.
