First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Spring | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 | |
| Rolling admission | Fall | February 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: towson.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Towson University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 units, MATH 119 OR 4 units, MATH 273 upon…4 units, MATH 119 OR 4 units, MATH 273 upon completion of MATH 274 with a grade of 2.0 or higher ¹ ² 4 units, MATH 273 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 units, MATH 273 AND an additional 4 units, MATH…4 units, MATH 273 AND an additional 4 units, MATH 274 upon completion of MATH 275 with a grade of 2.0 or higher ¹ ² 8 units, MATH 273 and MATH 274. Note: Credit will not be awarded for both Calculus AB and Calculus BC. When both have been taken, the higher course equivalencies will apply. | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 units, BIOL 120 and BIOL 120L 8 units, BIOL…4 units, BIOL 120 and BIOL 120L 8 units, BIOL 200/200L and BIOL 206/206L | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 units, CHEM 121 and CHEM 121L 4 units, CHEM 131…4 units, CHEM 121 and CHEM 121L 4 units, CHEM 131 and CHEM 131L 8 units, CHEM 131/131L and CHEM 132/132L | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 units, PHYS 211 | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 units, HIST Elective (TLL) 6 units, HIST 145 and HIST 146 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 units, PSYC 101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 units, MATH 231 |
Show all 39 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 units, MATH 119 OR 4 units, MATH 273 upon…4 units, MATH 119 OR 4 units, MATH 273 upon completion of MATH 274 with a grade of 2.0 or higher ¹ ² 4 units, MATH 273 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 4 units, MATH 273 AND an additional 4 units, MATH…4 units, MATH 273 AND an additional 4 units, MATH 274 upon completion of MATH 275 with a grade of 2.0 or higher ¹ ² 8 units, MATH 273 and MATH 274. Note: Credit will not be awarded for both Calculus AB and Calculus BC. When both have been taken, the higher course equivalencies will apply. | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 units, BIOL 120 and BIOL 120L 8 units, BIOL…4 units, BIOL 120 and BIOL 120L 8 units, BIOL 200/200L and BIOL 206/206L | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 units, CHEM 121 and CHEM 121L 4 units, CHEM 131…4 units, CHEM 121 and CHEM 121L 4 units, CHEM 131 and CHEM 131L 8 units, CHEM 131/131L and CHEM 132/132L | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 units, PHYS 211 | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 units, HIST Elective (TLL) 6 units, HIST 145 and HIST 146 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 units, PSYC 101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 units, MATH 231 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 units, ECON 202 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 units, ECON 201 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 units, HIST Elective (TLL) 3 units, HIST 161 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 units, BIOL 105 | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 units, PHYS 212 | |
| European History | 3 | 3 units, HIST Elective (TLL) 6 units, HIST 102 and HIST 103 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 units, GEOG 109 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 units, SPAN 102 6 units, SPAN 102 and SPAN 201…3 units, SPAN 102 6 units, SPAN 102 and SPAN 201 6 units, SPAN 201 and 202 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | Awarded as lower-level credit in Political…Awarded as lower-level credit in Political Science. Upon completion of an upper-level Political Science course, student may request conversion to POSC 103 POSC 103 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 units, COSC 109 | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 units, HUMA Elective (20T) | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 units, MUSC 105 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 units, AFST 201 | |
| Art Studio: 2-D Design | 3 | 3 units, ART 102 Art + Design, Art Education and…3 units, ART 102 Art + Design, Art Education and Art History majors may contact the academic department for further portfolio review (ART 103) | |
| Art Studio: 3-D Design | 3 | 3 units, ART 109 Art + Design, Art Education and…3 units, ART 109 Art + Design, Art Education and Art History majors may contact the academic department for further portfolio review (ART 104) | |
| Capstone (Research and Seminar) | 3 | 3 units, TSEM 102 Note: Students must take both…3 units, TSEM 102 Note: Students must take both AP Research and AP Seminar exams to receive credit. | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 units, CHNS 102 6 units, CHNS 102 and CHNS 201…3 units, CHNS 102 6 units, CHNS 102 and CHNS 201 6 units, CHNS 201 and CHNS 202 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | Upon completion of an upper-level POSC course…Upon completion of an upper-level POSC course with a grade of 2.0 or higher, 3 units will be awarded for POSC 105 ¹ POSC 105 | |
| Computer Science | 3 | 4 units, COSC 175 4 units, COSC 236 | |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 units, ART 106 | |
| English Language Composition | 3 | 3 units, ENGL Elective (TLL) ³ 3 units, ENGL 102 | |
| English Literature Composition | 3 | 3 units, ENGL Elective (TLL) ³ 3 units, ENGL 102 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 units, FREN 102 6 units, FREN 102 and FREN 201…3 units, FREN 102 6 units, FREN 102 and FREN 201 6 units, FREN 201 and FREN 202 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 units, GERM 102 6 units, GERM 102 and GERM 201…3 units, GERM 102 6 units, GERM 102 and GERM 201 6 units, GERM 201 and GERM 202 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 units, ITAL 102 6 units, ITAL 102 and ITAL 201…3 units, ITAL 102 6 units, ITAL 102 and ITAL 201 6 units, ITAL 201 and ITAL 202 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 units, JPNS 102 6 units, JPNS 102 and JPNS 201…3 units, JPNS 102 6 units, JPNS 102 and JPNS 201 6 units, JPNS 201 and JPNS 202 | |
| Latin | 3 | 3 units, LATN 102 6 units, LATN 102 and LATN 201…3 units, LATN 102 6 units, LATN 102 and LATN 201 6 units, LATN 201 and LATN 202 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 units, PHYS 212 4 units, PHYS 242 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 units, PHYS 211 4 units, PHYS 241 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 3 units, MATH 115 4 units, MATH 119 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 units, SPAN 102 6 units, SPAN 201 and SPAN 202…3 units, SPAN 102 6 units, SPAN 201 and SPAN 202 6 units, SPAN 202 and SPAN 320 |
Source: towson.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 495 |
| Psychology | 352 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 250 |
| Information Technology | 232 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 201 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 184 |
| Computer Science | 155 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 155 |
Show the other 54 majors
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 146 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 116 |
| Communication | 111 |
| Accounting | 108 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 107 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 93 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 87 |
| Human Services | 72 |
| Public Health | 71 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 69 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 68 |
| English Language and Literature | 61 |
| Political Science and Government | 60 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 59 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 59 |
| Art/Art Studies | 57 |
| History | 45 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 43 |
| Economics | 42 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 39 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 33 |
| Mathematics | 33 |
| Information Science/Studies | 33 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Other | 32 |
| Music Teacher Education | 24 |
| Music | 23 |
| Social Sciences | 22 |
| Dance | 18 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 18 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 17 |
| Chemistry | 16 |
| Geography | 16 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 16 |
| Deaf Studies | 15 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 14 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 13 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 11 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 11 |
| Philosophy | 10 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 10 |
| Acting | 8 |
| Physics | 8 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 4 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 4 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 2 |
| Family Systems | 2 |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Swimming and Diving (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, CAA
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
8% of men in fraternities · 9% of women in sororities · 9% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2021–22)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
2,859,024 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
Nearest hub airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.5 of 20
Elevation
378 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
27°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
19.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
18 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,880 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Goucher College1 mi
- Notre Dame of Maryland University3 mi
- Loyola University Maryland3 mi
- Morgan State University4 mi
- Johns Hopkins University5 mi
- Maryland Institute College of Art6 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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