TOWSON UNIVERSITY

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Towson University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Towson, MD). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

8000 York Rd
Towson, MD 21252-0001
Main Phone: (410) 704-2000
Web Site: www.towson.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 14,729 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.5% of students attend full-time, while 0.5% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 816 male students and 1,393 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 36.9% of the student body, while females made up 63.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (11)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (3)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 57.9% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 500. One quarter of students scored at least 580.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 510 or higher. One fourth of students scored 600 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Communications

Communications Technology

Communications Technology And Technician

Computer

Education

English Language And Literature

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Philosophy

Physical Sciences

Psychology

School Accreditation

Towson University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Towson University is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Towson University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Colonial Athletic Association (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
Patriot League (for football).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 15,633
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 8,833
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 22,985

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.
Recommendations are recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is recommended.

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