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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
- Website: www.towson.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 19,758
- College Alias: TU
- College Mascot: Tigers
Basic Information
- 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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - TU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 5,833 | 9,281 | 15,114 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,340 (57%) | 5,738 (62%) | 9,078 (60%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 984 (29%) | 1,681 (29%) | 2,665 (29%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,575 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 490 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 500 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | 500 | 580 |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 70%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 40% | 16% | 27% | 24% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,998 | $3,454 | $3,141 | $4,372 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.0% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Number in Default | 55 | 53 | 57 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,634 | 2,794 | 2,734 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,234 | $7,164 | $7,096 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,174 | $16,522 | $16,030 |
| Books and Supplies | $948 | $912 | $912 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,986 | $7,506 | $7,112 |
| Other Expenses | $3,644 | $3,904 | $3,644 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,986 | $7,506 | $7,230 |
| Other Expenses | $3,644 | $3,904 | $3,644 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,772 | $3,904 | $3,278 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,812 | $19,486 | $18,764 |
| Out of State | $29,752 | $28,844 | $27,698 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,812 | $19,486 | $18,882 |
| Out of State | $29,752 | $28,844 | $27,816 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,954 | $11,588 | $11,286 |
| Out of State | $21,894 | $20,946 | $20,220 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 19,758 Undergraduate: 16,219 Graduate: 3,539
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,362 Female: 12,396
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,476 Female: 9,743
- Graduate Gender Male: 886 Female: 2,653
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 15,086 Part-Time: 4,672
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 14,180 Part-Time: 2,039
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 906 Part-Time: 2,633
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 649 | 3% |
| American Indian | 69 | 0.3% |
| Black | 2,292 | 12% |
| Asian | 748 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 450 | 2% |
| White | 13,662 | 69% |
| Unknown | 1,888 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 76 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,974 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,667 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,341 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,411 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 836 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 489 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 621 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 306 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 35 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,799 | 1,937 | 862 |
| Faculty Status | 1,426 | 769 | 657 |
| Tenured Faculty | 374 | 351 | 23 |
| Graduate Assistants | 235 | - | 235 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,375 | 728 | 647 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,375 | 728 | 647 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 170 | 167 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 611 | 483 | 128 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 643 | 559 | 84 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 383 | 316 | 67 |
| Skilled Crafts | 91 | 90 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 58 | 50 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,438 (682) | $66,870 (325) | $58,404 (357) |
| Professor | $87,998 (132) | $89,700 (87) | $84,709 (45) |
| Associate Professor | $70,969 (137) | $72,709 (72) | $69,041 (65) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,166 (242) | $61,242 (99) | $57,729 (143) |
| Instructor | $55,915 (27) | $54,064 (7) | $56,563 (20) |
| Lecturer | $37,614 (144) | $37,538 (60) | $37,669 (84) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $103,361 (46) | $107,480 (26) | $98,006 (20) |
| Professor | $108,090 (33) | $109,821 (18) | $106,013 (15) |
| Associate Professor | $98,398 (10) | $102,213 (8) | $83,138 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $80,825 (2) | - (-) | $80,825 (2) |
| Instructor | $42,000 (1) | - (-) | $42,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,837 (728) | $68,430 (351) | $59,560 (377) |
| Professor | $88,087 (165) | $89,726 (105) | $85,217 (60) |
| Associate Professor | $71,618 (147) | $73,801 (80) | $69,011 (67) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,223 (244) | $61,242 (99) | $57,845 (145) |
| Instructor | $55,146 (28) | $54,064 (7) | $55,506 (21) |
| Lecturer | $37,614 (144) | $37,538 (60) | $37,669 (84) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,508,025 | $2,290,778 | $2,217,247 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 577 | 287 | 290 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 528 | 286 | 242 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 84 | - | 84 |
| Field Hocky | 24 | - | 24 |
| Football | 110 | 110 | - |
| Golf | 20 | 13 | 7 |
| Gymnastics | 14 | - | 14 |
| Lacrosse | 90 | 56 | 34 |
| Soccer | 60 | 31 | 29 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 59 | 24 | 35 |
| Tennis | 15 | - | 15 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $100,171 | $52,031 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $34,874 | $22,317 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 65 | 32 | 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 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| 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 (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 66% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 60% |
| Female | 70% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 43% |
| American Indian | 20% |
| Black | 66% |
| Asian | 60% |
| Hispanic | 65% |
| White | 68% |
| Unknown | 64% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 36% |
| 5 Years | 61% |
| 6 Years | 66% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | 53 | 14 |
| Liquor Related | 17 | 10 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 47 | 11 |
| Liquor Related | 10 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 4 |
| Burglary | 53 | 46 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 3 |
| Arson | 2 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 3 |
| Burglary | 32 | 20 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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