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
Accreditation
  • 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
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants5,6879,73615,423
Number Granted Admission (%)3,575 (63%)6,121 (63%)9,696 (63%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)837 (23%)1,568 (26%)2,405 (25%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam2,29696%
ACT ® Exam34314%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading490580
SAT ® Math493590
SAT ® Writing500580
 
ACT ® Composite2124
ACT ® English2025
ACT ® Math1925
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 72%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving49%15%23%36%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,722$3,968$3,072$5,469
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.2%1.7%2.0%
Number in Default805755
Number in Repayment3,5623,3412,634
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
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
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other-29--
Biology-9927-
Ecology-257-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-123--
Accounting, Other--8-
Business Administration1047625-
Business Administration, Other711--
Human Resources Development--93-
Operations Management and Supervision----
Organizational Behavior Studies2---
 
Communication Technology
Radio and Television Broadcasting-121--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication-54--
Communication and Journalism, Other1---
Public Relations--1-
Media Studies-285--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-3726-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other10---
Computer and Information Systems Security27---
Computer Systems Networking5---
Data Modeling, Warehousing and Database Administration19---
Information Science Studies-5559-
Web and Digital Design6---
 
Education
Art Teacher Education-164-
Early Childhood Education17570-
Education--106-
Education, Other-56--
Educational and Instructional Media Design--43-
Elementary Education-16311-
Mathematics Teacher Education--25-
Music Teacher Education2165-
Physical Education-28--
Reading Teacher Education--87-
Science Teacher Education----
Secondary Education--43-
Special Education Teaching-1924-
 
Engineering
Computer Software Engineering----
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-74--
Technical and Business Writing--17-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
United States Studies-13--
Womens Studies-41-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Development----
Family Systems965--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures-8--
French Language and Literature-4--
Spanish Language and Literature-10--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training-7--
Health Care Administration-28--
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other-4823-
Nursing1712825-
Occupational Therapy63360-
Physician Assistant--26-
Speech and Language Pathology-8041-
 
History
History-58--
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology--5-
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-26--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts, Other--12-
Humanistic Studies--3-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics--1-
Mathematics-36--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Jewish Studies----
Philosophy-13--
Religious Studies-8--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-28--
Chemistry, Other-1--
Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other-5--
Geology and Earth Science-2--
Physics-6--
Physics, Other----
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology----
Psychology-26753-
Psychology, Other----
School Psychology12---
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other-6--
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-79--
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management-96--
 
Security and Protective Services
Forensic Science-611-
 
Social Sciences
Economics-53--
Geography-228-
International Relations and Affairs-26--
Political Science-68--
Social Sciences-146-
Social Sciences, Other-171--
Urban Studies and Affairs-4--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History-12--
Dance-14--
Drama-386-
Fine Studio Arts--6-
Music-28--
Music Performance--6-
Visual and Performing Arts, Other7---
Art Studies-103--
 
 
    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
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien7964%
American Indian1000.5%
Black2,63012%
Asian7914%
Hispanic5613%
White14,22367%
Unknown2,07610%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18420.2%
Ages 18-194,74422%
Ages 20-216,36530%
Ages 22-244,81323%
Ages 25-292,75613%
Ages 30-349224%
Ages 35-395042%
Ages 40-496013%
Ages 50-653762%
Age Over 65390.2%
Age Unknown150.07%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees3,0162,061955
Faculty Status1,569842727
Tenured Faculty37235616
Graduate Assistants275-275
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,545822723
Primarily Instruction1,545822723
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1731694
Other Professionals666504162
Technical and/or Paraprofessional63256666
Clerical And Secretarial37231656
Skilled Crafts9090-
Service and/or Maintenance5757-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
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)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$5,614,352$2,917,405$2,696,947
Ratio (%)100%52%48%
 
Participants
All Athletes553254299
Unduplicated Athletes498254244
Baseball3535-
Basketball291415
All Track Combined98-98
Field Hockey25-25
Football9898-
Golf1798
Gymnastics11-11
Lacrosse855233
Soccer522725
Softball21-21
Swimming and Diving531934
Tennis15-15
Volleyball14-14
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$106,705$56,817
Assistant Coaches-$43,639$21,555
 
Coaches
All Coaches643133
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Field Hockey2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Gymnastics3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Lacrosse743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students73%
 
By Gender
Male68%
Female75%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien56%
American Indian67%
Black73%
Asian69%
Hispanic64%
White74%
Unknown74%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less43%
5 Years68%
6 Years73%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related2647
Liquor Related1810
On Campus
Drug Related2853
Liquor Related2717
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-2
Aggravated Assault-3
Burglary1132
Arson21
On Campus
Forcible Rape-4
Robbery3-
Aggravated Assault913
Burglary3453
Vehicle Theft11
Arson22
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