Towson University

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Visiting And Contact Information

8000 York Road

Towson, MD 21252-0001

United States

Phone: 410-704-2113

Fax: 410-704-3030

Admissions Selectivity Rating:	80
SAT:
% Submitting Score:	95%
Critical Reading Middle 50%:	490 - 580
Math Middle 50%:	490 - 590
Writing Middle 50%:	500 - 580
ACT:
% Submitting Score:	14%
ACT Middle 50%:	21 - 24
Math Middle 50%:	19 - 25
English Middle 50%:	20 - 25
Writing Middle 50%:	7 - 8
Average High School GPA:	3.55
% with GPA 3.75 of higher:	26.5%
% with GPA 3.50 - 3.74:	28.1%
% with GPA 3.25 - 3.49:	31.3%
% with GPA 3.0 - 3.24:	11.6%
% with GPA 2.5 - 2.99:	2.1%
% with GPA 2.0 - 2.49:	0%
% with GPA 1.0 - 1.99:	0%
% with GPA 1.0 of lower:	0%
Students in Top Tenth of HS Class:	9.2%
Students in Top Quarter of HS Class:	22.6%
Students in Top Half of HS Class:	40.3%
Students in Bottom Half of HS Class:	59.7%

Total applicants:	15,423
Total applicants who are accepted:	9,696
Total of accepted students who enroll:	2,398

Application Fee:	$45.00
Application Fee Waiver Available:	Yes
Online Application Fee Policy:	Reduced
Regular Application Deadline:	02/15
Priority Application Date:	12/01
Notification Begins:	10/15
Transfer Students Accepted:	Yes
TOEFL required for non-native English speakers:	Yes
Housing Deposit Deadline:	5/1
Housing Deposit Amount:	$350.00
Housing Deposit Refundable:	No
Admission for Non-Fall Terms:	Yes
Deferred Admission:	Yes
Maximum Period of Postponement:	Up to 1 year

Academic Criteria	Importance
Rigor of Secondary School Record:	Important
Class Rank:	Considered
Academic GPA:	Very important
Standardized Test Scores:	Important
Application Essay:	Considered
Recommendation(s):	Considered

Non-Academic Criteria	Importance
Interview:	Not Considered
Extracurricular Activities:	Not Considered
Talent / Ability:	Considered
Character / Personal Qualities:	Not Considered
First Generation:	Considered
Alumni/ AE Relation:	Not Considered
Geographical Residence:	Not Considered
State Residency:	Not Considered
Religious Affiliation / Commitment:	Not Considered
Racial / Ethnic Status:	Not Considered
Volunteer Work:	Not Considered
Work Experience:	Not Considered
Level of applicant's interest:	Not Considered

High School Completion:	High school diploma required GED is accepted
Academic Units Required:
Total Academic Units:	21
English:	4
Mathematics:	3
Science:	3
Lab Science:	2
Foreign Language:	2
Social Studies:	3
Academic Electives:	6