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Towson at a Glance

Location:
Towson, MD
Setting:
Small city
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$7,656
Out-of-State Tuition:
$18,232
Room & Board:
$9,614
Full-Time Undergrads:
15,281
Part-Time Undergrads:
1,867
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.towson.edu
Admissions Website:
www.towson.edu/main/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
www.towson.edu/main/finaid
Application Deadline:
February 15
Acceptance Rate:
57 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1490–1740
Average ACT Scores:
21–25

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Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Education
  • Health Care
  • Communications
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Towson is the type of school that, if you find the right people, you will have a wonderful experience. For those who have trouble making friends, it is highly recommended to get involved on campus. There are many organizations and sports teams that thrive in Towson and are strongly recommended in order to assist students in finding a solid group of friends. Some students love Towson so much that they just cannot pinpoint exactly what it is that they love so much. Perhaps it is the attentive faculty at Towson or the nightlife that has so much to offer. Maybe they just enjoy the small, comfortable campus setting that allows them to pass by familiar faces every day.

Towson is a school that becomes what you make of it. It is clear that the students who are engaged in their work or are interested in an organization gain a greater sense of appreciation for Towson. Some students express how rewarding their experiences at Towson have been while acknowledging the fact that the University is not for everyone.

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Off-Campus Housing at Towson University

llheslin

International Studies '15

3.5
B

Good and Bad

I lived on campus and am going to live on campus next year in the college run apts.

May 24, 2012

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Nightlife at Towson University

llheslin

International Studies '15

3.1
B-

Parties on Campus the Best

parties on campus is what I attended, not a big partier. nightlife off campus for those over 21.

May 24, 2012

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Majors at Towson University

bei

International Business '15

2.7
C+

Major Problems

I dont like the process of getting into the business Major. You have to take a test on how well you know the different programs in Microsoft Office and you have to pay to take it.

May 14, 2012

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User rating for Towson University is 3.5 out of 5 based on 707 user reviews.

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