Towson University

Towson, Maryland

Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.78

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Towson University (TU or Towson) is a public university in Towson, Maryland, United States. Founded in 1866 as Maryland's first training school for teachers, Towson University is a part of the University System of Maryland. Since its founding, the university has evolved into eight subsidiary colleges with over 20,000 students. Its 329-acre campus is situated in Baltimore County, Maryland, eight miles north of…

Rankings: #15 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #15 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #68 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #196 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Tuition — In-State: $11,306▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $31,390
Room & Board: $15,644
Books & Supplies: $960

8000 York Rd, Towson, Maryland, 21252-0001

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