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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Towson University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

82
%
Acceptance rate
3.78
Average High School GPA
1146
SAT Midpoint
February 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Towson University?

82%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Towson accepted 82% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 18,948 people applied and 15,689 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
9783 / 11578 (85%)
Men
5906 / 7370 (80%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Towson University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

19%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 19% ended up enrolling at Towson University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Towson University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Towson considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Towson University?

3.78
Average High School GPA
1146
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Towson University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.78. 15% of freshmen who attended Towson were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 41% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
44%
3.75-3.99
16%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
9%
2.50-2.99
1%

Towson is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

15%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
510
Math Mean
558
75th Percentile
620
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
540
Verbal Mean
588
75th Percentile
650
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1060
Composite Mean
1146
75th Percentile
1250

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Towson University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
December 1
Application notification

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