Towson, MD
Admission is not highly competitive: about 83 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 76% to 83% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12,678 | 9,674 | 2,795 | 76% |
| 2020 | 12,295 | 9,689 | 2,394 | 79% |
| 2021 | 11,616 | 10,213 | 2,592 | 88% |
| 2022 | 17,770 | 13,967 | 2,671 | 79% |
| 2023 | 18,948 | 15,689 | 3,014 | 83% |
Fall 2023 applicants
9,783 of 11,578 women and 5,906 of 7,370 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Towson University has an acceptance rate of 83% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 15,689 of 18,948 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 83 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
18,948 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 3,014 enrolled.
No. Towson University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 76% to 83% — it has become less selective.