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Towson University
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Interested in attending Towson University?

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.

81
%
Acceptance rate
1087
SAT Midpoint
May 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Towson University?

81%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Towson accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 19,767 people applied and 16,204 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
10105 / 12056 (84%)
Men
6099 / 7711 (79%)

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
2023
2024
2025

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

18%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 18% 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:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

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

1087
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

15%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
Math Mean
528
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
Verbal Mean
559
75th Percentile
635
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
950
Composite Mean
1087
75th Percentile
1230

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

May 1
Regular admission deadline
December 1
Application notification
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