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Towson Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Towson Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Towson, Maryland

There are at least 2 colleges in Towson, listed and described below. These schools represent 19,758 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 17,352 full-time students, and a reported 3,360 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Towson; see particularly Baltimore, Columbia, Bel Air, Westminster, and Laurel colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Maryland Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Towson is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.

Featured Colleges in Towson (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

TESST College of Technology
Towson, Maryland

Established in 1957, the college trains men and women for marketable jobs in the Baltimore and DC areas. Campuses are in Baltimore and suburban locations.

  • Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

Colleges in Towson with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Towson University
8000 York Rd
Towson, Maryland 21252-0001

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, mass communication, elementary school teaching, biology, registered nursing, social studies, speech pathology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 19,758 students, 17,352 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,360 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-570. Math: 490-590. Writing: 500-590.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Baltimore Colleges22651,15497,59617,375
Bel Air Colleges210,0805,853 
Columbia Colleges388,2547,523 
Laurel Colleges219,9601,122120
Westminster Colleges216,7317,0781,316

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