TOWSON UNIVERSITY (TU)
- 8000 York Rd
- Towson, MD 21252
- OPEID College Code: 00209900
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- General Phone: (410) 704-2000
- President: Dr. Robert Caret
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 21,177
- College Alias: TU
- College Mascot: Tigers
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Towson University (TU) is a large, comprehensive public university near the Baltimore metro area in the suburban community of Towson, Maryland. TU is nationally recognized for many of its academic programs, including those in the arts and sciences, business, communications, education, health professions, and computer information systems, among others. TU is situated on a 328-acre campus that is attractively landscaped with woods and streams, and characterized by buildings of both traditional and modern architecture.
More than 60 undergraduate majors are available at Towson University, with 44 master's programs and four doctoral programs. The most popular undergraduate programs at TU are Business Administration, Mass Communications, Psychology, Nursing and Elementary Education. The most popular TU graduate programs are Human Resources Development, Teaching, Reading Education, Applied Information Technology and Instructional Technology. Towson University is the largest producer of teachers in Maryland.
Towson University has been listed as one of the top ten public master's degree institutions in North America by U.S. News & World Report. Towson is considered one of 100 "Best College Buys" in America by Forbes magazine, and 100 "Best Values in Public Colleges" by Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.
History
Towson University was founded in 1866 as the State Normal School. It was founded in Baltimore, but moved its location to Towson in 1915. In 1935, the school changed its name to State Teachers College at Towson. In 1963, the name changed to Towson State College to reflect the development of a broader and more varied curriculum over the years. In 1976, the name was changed again to Towson State University to reflect its status in the University System of Maryland. In 1997, the name was updated to its current Towson University.
Academics
The academic calendar for Towson University follows a semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. There is a short "Mini-mester" in the month of January. The summer semester is actually a "Trimester" - a semester comprised of three shorter sessions.
Colleges and Schools
- College of Business & Economics
- College of Education
- College of Fine Arts & Communication
- College of Graduate Studies & Research
- College of Health Professions
- Honors College
- College of Liberal Arts
- Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science & Mathematics
Student Life
There are more than 200 student clubs and organizations available for involvement at Towson University, and more than 30 sororities and fraternities. Students can participate in anything from leadership activities with the Student Government Association, or journalism opportunities with the student newspaper, The Towerlight. There are a cappella singing groups or marching bands, a Frisbee club, and more.
Campus housing is available in a variety of options including residence halls and apartments. Students who prefer to live off campus will also find assistance in locating rooms or apartments to rent. There are 17 dining halls on the Towson campus, offering a full range of eating options.
Traditions
The traditional school colors for Towson University are gold, white and black. The school mascot is the tiger, and the athletic teams are nicknamed the Towson "Tigers."
Athletics
The Towson "Tigers" athletic teams compete in twenty Division I sports for men and women, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Community Life
The location of Towson University is ideal for college students. The campus is situated in a suburban town that offers easy access to a shopping mall, entertainment, dining venues and recreation. At the same time, Towson is eight short miles from Baltimore and just a one-hour drive from the Washington, D.C. area. This means that students can enjoy the city's culture, history and entertainment, while also utilizing some of the best internships and job opportunities in the country.
There are many off-campus programs under Towson University's "Thinking Outside" initiative, offering students opportunities for community service in the areas around campus and beyond.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.towson.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Other Field)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 5,687 | 9,736 | 15,423 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,575 (63%) | 6,121 (63%) | 9,696 (63%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 837 (23%) | 1,568 (26%) | 2,405 (25%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,296 | 96% |
| ACT ® Exam | 343 | 14% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 493 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | 500 | 580 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 25 |
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 72%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 49% | 15% | 23% | 36% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,722 | $3,968 | $3,072 | $5,469 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Number in Default | 80 | 57 | 55 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,562 | 3,341 | 2,634 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $7,418 | $7,314 | $7,234 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,418 | $7,314 | $7,234 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,232 | $17,860 | $17,174 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $984 | $948 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,670 | $8,306 | $7,986 |
| Other Expenses | $3,598 | $3,530 | $3,394 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,670 | $8,306 | $7,986 |
| Other Expenses | $3,598 | $3,530 | $3,394 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,522 | $3,530 | $3,522 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $20,766 | $20,134 | $19,562 |
| In-State | $20,766 | $20,134 | $19,562 |
| Out of State | $31,580 | $30,680 | $29,502 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $20,766 | $20,134 | $19,562 |
| In-State | $20,766 | $20,134 | $19,562 |
| Out of State | $31,580 | $30,680 | $29,502 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $12,020 | $11,956 | $11,704 |
| In-State | $12,020 | $11,956 | $11,704 |
| Out of State | $22,834 | $22,502 | $21,644 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 21,177 Undergraduate: 17,148 Graduate: 4,029
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,922 Female: 13,255
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,827 Female: 10,321
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,095 Female: 2,934
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 16,542 Part-Time: 4,635
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 15,281 Part-Time: 1,867
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,261 Part-Time: 2,768
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 796 | 4% |
| American Indian | 100 | 0.5% |
| Black | 2,630 | 12% |
| Asian | 791 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 561 | 3% |
| White | 14,223 | 67% |
| Unknown | 2,076 | 10% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 42 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,744 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,365 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,813 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,756 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 922 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 504 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 601 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 376 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 39 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 15 | 0.07% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,016 | 2,061 | 955 |
| Faculty Status | 1,569 | 842 | 727 |
| Tenured Faculty | 372 | 356 | 16 |
| Graduate Assistants | 275 | - | 275 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,545 | 822 | 723 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,545 | 822 | 723 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 173 | 169 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 666 | 504 | 162 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 632 | 566 | 66 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 372 | 316 | 56 |
| Skilled Crafts | 90 | 90 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 57 | 57 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,184 (777) | $69,189 (359) | $59,885 (418) |
| Professor | $90,326 (147) | $91,775 (97) | $87,515 (50) |
| Associate Professor | $72,992 (153) | $74,683 (73) | $71,449 (80) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,540 (277) | $64,343 (112) | $59,637 (165) |
| Instructor | $49,599 (31) | $48,915 (9) | $49,879 (22) |
| Lecturer | $40,478 (169) | $41,737 (68) | $39,631 (101) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $104,829 (45) | $106,509 (24) | $102,909 (21) |
| Professor | $109,534 (33) | $112,775 (16) | $106,482 (17) |
| Associate Professor | $102,875 (8) | $106,278 (6) | $92,668 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $78,238 (3) | $69,152 (1) | $82,781 (2) |
| Lecturer | $45,000 (1) | $45,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,365 (822) | $70,314 (383) | $61,048 (439) |
| Professor | $90,197 (180) | $91,845 (113) | $87,416 (67) |
| Associate Professor | $73,548 (161) | $75,615 (79) | $71,556 (82) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,566 (280) | $64,275 (113) | $59,734 (167) |
| Instructor | $49,599 (31) | $48,915 (9) | $49,879 (22) |
| Lecturer | $40,457 (170) | $41,666 (69) | $39,631 (101) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,614,352 | $2,917,405 | $2,696,947 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 52% | 48% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 553 | 254 | 299 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 498 | 254 | 244 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 14 | 15 |
| All Track Combined | 98 | - | 98 |
| Field Hockey | 25 | - | 25 |
| Football | 98 | 98 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Gymnastics | 11 | - | 11 |
| Lacrosse | 85 | 52 | 33 |
| Soccer | 52 | 27 | 25 |
| Softball | 21 | - | 21 |
| Swimming and Diving | 53 | 19 | 34 |
| Tennis | 15 | - | 15 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $106,705 | $56,817 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $43,639 | $21,555 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 64 | 31 | 33 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Field Hockey | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 73% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 68% |
| Female | 75% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 56% |
| American Indian | 67% |
| Black | 73% |
| Asian | 69% |
| Hispanic | 64% |
| White | 74% |
| Unknown | 74% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 43% |
| 5 Years | 68% |
| 6 Years | 73% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 26 | 47 |
| Liquor Related | 18 | 10 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 28 | 53 |
| Liquor Related | 27 | 17 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 11 | 32 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 13 |
| Burglary | 34 | 53 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
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