- Acceptance rate: 82% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 490–635 reading and writing, 460–600 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–27 composite
- Average net price: $15,064 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Towson University reported: an acceptance rate of 82% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–27.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Towson University reviews each application.
Towson University GPA requirements
Towson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Towson University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Towson University acceptance rate
Towson University admitted 16,212 of 19,777 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 82%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Towson University is a public 4-year university in Towson, Maryland, with 16,264 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Towson University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 490 | 560 | 635 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 530 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT English | 19 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1095 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Towson University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Towson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,064 a year at Towson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Towson University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Towson University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Towson University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Towson University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Towson University?
A lot: Towson University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are Towson University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Towson University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–635 in reading and writing and 460–600 in math; ACT composite 19–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the acceptance rate at Towson University?
Towson University's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 16,212 of 19,777 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Towson University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Towson University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Towson University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 17% sent SAT scores and 1% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does Towson University look for?
Towson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What do students pay at Towson University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,064 a year at Towson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Towson University?
Yes. Towson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Towson University consider legacy status?
No. Towson University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Towson University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Towson UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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