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Towson, Maryland is home to Towson University. Towson is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Towson University go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in media, art studies, drama and performing arts, and computer science and engineering.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 600.
Towson University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 18,011 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at Towson University. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference and Colonial Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
Towson University
8000 York Rd
Towson, MD 21252-0001
General Phone: (410) 704-2000
Admissions Phone: (410) 704-2113
Financial Aid Phone: (410) 704-4236
http://www.towson.edu
Towson University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 757 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, education, reading teaching, instructional media design, physical education teaching, special ed, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 639 | business management, accounting, human resources development, business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 547 | social studies, English, economics, history, political science, technical and business writing, social services, geography, ... |
| Media | 398 | mass communication, radio and TV tech, communication studies, communication and journalism, public relations |
| Therapy And Counseling | 324 | psychology, school psychology, psychology courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 287 | information science, computer and info science, computer security, database administration, computer support, computer networking, web design |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 187 | sports and fitness management, occupational therapy, exercise science, health and fitness, athletic trainer |
| Science | 159 | biology, ecology, chemistry, biochem/biophysics courses, physics, geology, geological and earth sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 151 | speech pathology, physician assistant |
| Art Studies | 118 | art studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 102 | registered nursing |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 62 | drama, dance |
| Medicine | 55 | health professions, gerontology |
| Family And Social Work | 40 | family systems |
| Music | 31 | music, music performance |
| Mathematics | 30 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 15 | health care administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | philosophy, religion |
| Fine Arts | 11 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Towson University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,984 | 55 |
| Master's degree | 827 | 32 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 95 | 12 |
| Post-master's certificate | 14 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2005, Towson University had a total enrollment of 18,011 students (15,286 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 72% |
| New Jersey | 11% |
| New York | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Delaware | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Towson University offers campus housing for 3,432 of its 15,286 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Towson, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11,746 | 7,541 | 64% | 2,327 | 31% |
| Men | 4,362 | 2,653 | 61% | 865 | 33% |
| Women | 7,384 | 4,888 | 66% | 1,462 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 600 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (410) 704-2113
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,096 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,030 |
| Room and board | $ 7,112 |
| Room charge | $ 4,166 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,566 |
| Books and supplies | $ 912 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,644 |
Financial Aid:
Towson University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 209900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (410) 704-4236
Towson University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 205 | 123 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 77 | 95 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 50 | 74 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 24 | $100,484 | 6 | $92,541 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $87,031 | 6 | $82,593 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 33 | $96,730 | 13 | $86,340 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 96 | $78,678 | 41 | $76,257 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 69 | $66,069 | 62 | $61,297 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 81 | $53,600 | 97 | $49,482 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $47,269 | 23 | $45,407 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 41 | $31,476 | 56 | $35,983 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 297 | $61,336 | 279 | $52,997 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Track | Colonial Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 196 | 173 | 369 |
| Football | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Track | 8 | 19 | 27 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 79 | 140 | 219 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Human Resources Development
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Systems
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Physician Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
School Psychology
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What Sets Towson University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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