Towson University - Towson, MD

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Towson University

School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree. Towson University is a public school.

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 19,758 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.6% of students attend full-time, while 0.4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 984 male students and 1,681 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 (2292)%, Hispanic (748)%, Asian (450)%, and Native American (69)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 60.1% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 490. One quarter of students scored at least 580.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 500 or higher. One fourth of students scored 590 or higher.

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

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Towson University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

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

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

Special Student Services

Academic Services

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

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 19,812
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 11,954
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 29,752

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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