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Towson University, or TU, also referred as Towson, is an American public university located in Towson in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It is part of the University System of Maryland. TU was established in 1866. The U.S. News & World Report (2009) ranked Towson University 8th in the Public Universities-Master’s (North) category for its ‘America's Best Colleges’. TU offers more than 60 undergraduate majors, more than 35 masters degree programs, and more than three doctoral programs through the following academic divisions:
Tigerfest is the annual spring festival that features interactive activities and live musical entertainment for students at TU. Their official mascot is Doc and their sports teams are nicknamed the Towson Tigers.
Students commonly pursue studies in media, art studies, 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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 590.
Towson University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 19,758 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
Towson University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Colonial Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
Towson University
8000 York Rd
Towson, MD 21252-0001
General Phone: (410) 704-2000
http://www.towson.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 809 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, education, instructional media design, reading teaching, secondary teaching, education courses, physical education teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 634 | business management, accounting, human resources development, accounting and related services, business administration, organizational behavior |
| Liberal Arts | 606 | social studies, English, history, political science, economics, international relations, geography, technical and business writing, ... |
| Media | 406 | mass communication, radio and TV tech, communication studies, public relations, communication and journalism |
| Therapy and Counseling | 330 | psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 272 | occupational therapy, sports and fitness management, exercise science, health and fitness, athletic trainer |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 232 | information science, computer and info science, computer security, database administration, computer support, computer networking, web design, software engineering |
| Science | 227 | biology, chemistry, ecology, biochem/biophysics courses, physics, geology, geological and earth sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 153 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 145 | speech pathology, physician assistant |
| Art Studies | 109 | art studies |
| Medicine | 69 | health professions, gerontology |
| Family and Social Work | 61 | family systems |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 60 | drama, dance, various performing arts |
| Mathematics | 45 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Music | 29 | music, music performance |
| Medical Administration | 20 | health care administration |
| Religion and Philosophy | 20 | philosophy, religion |
| Fine Arts | 16 | art history and criticism, fine arts |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 9 | forensic science |
Number of programs and degrees for Towson University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,204 | 57 |
| Master's degree | 924 | 36 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 93 | 18 |
| Post-master's certificate | 17 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 14 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Towson University had a total enrollment of 19,758 students (17,352 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Towson University offers campus housing for 3,360 of its 17,352 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Towson, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,699 | 9,609 | 61% | 2,832 | 29% |
| Men | 5,978 | 3,354 | 56% | 1,041 | 31% |
| Women | 9,721 | 6,255 | 64% | 1,791 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
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 | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,314 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,860 |
| Room and board | $ 8,306 |
| Room charge | $ 5,054 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,046 |
| Books and supplies | $ 984 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,780 |
Financial Aid:
Towson University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 209900)
Towson University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 202 | 140 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 90 | 124 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 84 | 148 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 16 | $114,769 | 15 | $108,309 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $112,232 | 3 | $89,992 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 24 | $113,924 | 20 | $101,922 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 95 | $92,387 | 51 | $86,382 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 75 | $75,096 | 78 | $71,148 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 107 | $63,071 | 159 | $59,712 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $48,237 | 16 | $49,287 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 70 | $40,619 | 88 | $38,853 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 352 | $68,870 | 392 | $60,349 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Track | Colonial Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 173 | 176 | 349 |
| Football | 67 | 0 | 67 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Track | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 70 | 139 | 209 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Human Resources Development
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software 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
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
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
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Systems
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
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 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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