Applying to Towson

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
82.80%	1,160

Towson University's acceptance rate is 82.80% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 18,948 students applied and 15,689 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Towson.

Towson's acceptance rate places 15th out of 28 Maryland colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,160 and the ACT score is 25 at Towson. Towson's SAT score ranks 11st out of 17 Maryland colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Towson, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Towson University is 82.80% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.21%. 7,370 men and 11,578 women applied to Towson and 5,906 men and 9,783 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,198 men and 1,816 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Towson.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Towson
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	18,948	7,370	11,578	0	0
Admitted	15,689	5,906	9,783	0	0
Enrolled	3,014	1,198	1,816	0	0
Acceptance Rate	82.80%	80.14%	84.50%	-	-
Yield	19.21%	20.28%	18.56%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Towson University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 458 students (15% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 47 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Towson.

The median SAT score is 1,160 with 600 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 650 and the 25^th percentile is 540. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 620 and 25^th percentile is 510 .

The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75^th percentile score of 28 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at Towson. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 22.

The SAT and ACT scores at Towson University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Towson
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1050	1160	1270
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	540	600	650
SAT Math	510	560	620
ACT Composite	19	25	28
ACT Math	17	22	26
ACT English	20	22	27

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Towson University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 3,014 first-year students enrolled in Towson. The proportion of full-time students is 99.40% and part-time students is 0.60%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.75% and women students is 60.25%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Towson.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Towson
	Total	Men	Women
Total	3,014	1,198	1,816
Full-time	2,996	1,191	1,805
Part-time	18	7	11

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Towson. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Towson University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Towson Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Towson University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Towson.

Admission Information for Applying to Towson
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$50
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	https://www.towson.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://www.towson.edu/admissions/undergrad/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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