2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$11,076
Net Price
88%
Admitted
25%
Enrolled
72%
Graduation Rate
16/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Towson University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 20,856. In 2021, there were 435 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #3 in Maryland and ranks #182 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate
Psychology Graduates
435
Total Enrollment
20,856
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Ranking for Towson University
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Maryland Rank
Combining ranking factors for 22 schools that offer psychology degrees in Maryland, Towson University ranks #3.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Towson University ranks #182.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Towson University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers General Psychology. At the post master certificate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and School Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PMC |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | – | 17 |
| General Psychology | 351 | 50 | – |
| School Psychology | – | – | 17 |
| Total Graduates | 351 | 50 | 34 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 11,616 students applied to the Towson University. The university admitted 88% and 25% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Maryland universities is 9,202. On average, all Maryland institutions admit 75% and 17% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Towson University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 85%. Compared to all Maryland four or more years colleges, the percentage is 74%.
The overall graduation rate for Towson University is 72%, compared to 58% for all Maryland universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 26%.
Compare TU to Maryland Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Towson University to the average of all Maryland four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
TU
11,616
Applicants
88%
Percent Admitted
25%
Percent Enrolled
85%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
72%
Graduation Rate
MD Colleges
9,202
Applicants
75%
Percent Admitted
17%
Percent Enrolled
74%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 912 or 54% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 763 or 46% part-time faculty members employed at Towson University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 911 or 54%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
TU
16 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
54%
Percent Full-Time
46%
Percent Part-Time
54%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
MD Colleges
12 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
53%
Percent Full-Time
47%
Percent Part-Time
48%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Towson University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $7,100, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,080.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $8,280 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,754.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Towson University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Towson University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $13,232 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,350 |
| Total Living Expenses | $16,582 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $7,100 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,080 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $24,762 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $8,280 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $2,754 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $11,034 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Towson University is $11,076. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Towson University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $7,956 | $4,493 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $12,452 | $7,917 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $17,667 | $12,211 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $23,260 | $16,971 |
| $110,001 and more | $24,434 | $18,491 |
Compare Towson University to all Maryland universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
TU
$24,762
Cost to Attend
$9,387
Average Financial Aid
83%
Percent Receiving Aid
$11,076
Net Price
MD Colleges
$38,787
Cost to Attend
$16,010
Average Financial Aid
87%
Percent Receiving Aid
$17,843
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,969 or 83%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 12,195 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $9,387.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 12,195 | $9,387 |
| Pell Grants | 5,807 | $4,759 |
| Federal Student Loans | 7,848 | $6,350 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Towson University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
TU
12,195
Grant or Scholarship Aid
47%
Grants or Scholarships
5,807
Number of Pell Grants
22%
Pell Grants
7,848
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
MD Colleges
3,906
Grant or Scholarship Aid
50%
Grants or Scholarships
1,879
Number of Pell Grants
24%
Pell Grants
2,051
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
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