Towson University Admission
Acceptance Rate
81.97%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.18%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,947
SAT Scores
1,090
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 19,777 students have applied and 16,212 students have allowed to admit to Towson University (Acceptance rate: 81.97%). Towson's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.18 % where 2,947 students have finally enrolled out of 16,212 admitted students.
Towson acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Baltimore and Bowie State University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 80.01%).
Towson enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 17.59%).
How to Apply to Towson University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Towson. Towson offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.towson.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.towson.edu/admissions/undergrad/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.towson.edu/admissions/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.towson.edu/admissions/tuition/calculator.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.towson.edu/veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.towson.edu/ir/student-data.html |
| Disability Service | https://www.towson.edu/accessibility-disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Towson and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Towson University is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 23. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Towson University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,153). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Towson University | 1,090 | 23 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,153 | 29 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland | 1,080 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Towson University, 492 students submitted SAT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,090 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 490 | 560 | 635 |
| Mathematics | 460 | 530 | 600 |
| Total | 950 | 1,090 | 1,235 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Towson University, 44 students submitted ACT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 23 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 23 | 27 |
| English | 19 | 23 | 27 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 25 |
Towson Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Towson University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |