More selective than 23% of Maryland colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
15% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Towson University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Towson University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Towson University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 635 |
| SAT math | 460 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 950 | 1235 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Towson University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | 490–635 | 460–600 | 19–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 83% | 540–650 | 510–620 | 19–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Towson University compared with other Maryland colleges?
Towson University has the 21st-lowest acceptance rate of 27 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Hood College | 78% | 57% | $20,873 |
| 18 | McDaniel College | 78% | 63% | $21,916 |
| 19 | University of Baltimore | 79% | 38% | $13,868 |
| 20 | Stevenson University | 79% | 68% | $26,505 |
| 21 | Towson University | 82% | 69% | $17,413 |
| 22 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | 82% | 50% | $19,169 |
| 23 | Morgan State University | 82% | 41% | $14,985 |
| 24 | Salisbury University | 87% | 68% | $17,743 |
| 25 | Frostburg State University | 89% | 50% | $16,715 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maryland colleges →
Who enrolls at Towson University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Towson University admissions questions
What is the Towson University acceptance rate?
Towson University accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 15,689 of 18,948 applicants were admitted.
Does Towson University require the SAT or ACT?
Towson University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 15% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Towson University?
The middle 50% of Towson University enrolled first-year students scored 950–1235 on the SAT and 19–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Towson University?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,014 of 15,689).
Is Towson University getting harder to get into?
Towson University accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 83% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Towson University overview