Towson University is a public comprehensive university located in Towson, Maryland, founded in 1866 as the Maryland State Normal School, making it one of the oldest institutions in the University System of Maryland. With nearly 20,000 students, Towson is the second-largest university in Maryland and offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs across business, education, fine arts, health sciences, and liberal arts. The Tigers compete in NCAA Division I athletics through the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), with nationally recognized programs in wrestling, lacrosse, gymnastics, and football. Towson is consistently recognized for strong career outcomes, with graduates earning above-median incomes across sectors including healthcare, education, and cybersecurity. The university is a federally designated emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution and commits to access and inclusion through scholarship programs. Located just north of Baltimore, Towson students benefit from proximity to major healthcare systems, federal government agencies, and the broader Baltimore-Washington metro economy.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$24,300
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $29,820
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
