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Located just eight miles outside of Baltimore, Towson University is the second-largest school in Maryland’s public university system, offering its nearly 20,000 students more than sixty undergraduate majors. The “proximity to Baltimore and D.C. are great for job opportunities,” and students find “many internships” there too. Since the school offers “a never-ending fountain of free resources,” they also have access to tutoring, skills classes, “essay proofreading, [and] laptop repairs” on campus. This support extends beyond the classroom, too: “There are a lot of resources at our disposal if we ever need help academically, physically, or emotionally.” This is the result of initiative the school takes in “catering to the students’ needs.” As another student says, “The campus is constantly striving to improve.”

The majority of students agree that faculty are “well-educated and know how to further explain concepts.” Professors ensure that when students sit down in class, it “isn’t just boring slides,” and it “often involves different forms of technology.” If a student can’t grasp a concept, teachers usually “are willing to go the extra mile until it is understood.” And while Towson may be sizable, “there are enough professors here [such] that learning is as personalized as it would be on a smaller campus.” That means small class sizes in which “you can get to know your professors and classmates”; group work that “allows you to replicate the skills that you have been learning in class”; and teachers who “relate the material to the real world and show how we will use the material in real-life situations.”

Student Body

“Diverse and inclusive” Towson consists of “mostly in-state and commuting students.” But the school is large, which means there’s quite a range in the student body. And students find “having people from all over is very eye-opening and is a very valuable experience.” But rest assured that there is still “a sense of community even though it is a large campus.” Here, “being yourself is highly encouraged.” Students find they “can meet people anywhere on campus and make friends, receive help on homework, or just make casual conversation.” One student says, “It's always easy to see old friends and meet new people at the same time.” Overall, people here “are open to any and every other person on campus” and most “are really energetic and share a lot of school pride.”

Campus Life

Towson offers “plenty of … ways to get involved on campus, both academically and socially.” These can range from quirky events like “petting goats [or] Carnival-like games at the library” to things you might expect like “talent shows, dance shows, football games, [and] plays.” For those who live on campus, “there are a ton of really unique floor events and building events,” like “DIYs … and game nights.” But whether they live on campus or not, students tend to “fill their days with class, and the gym is very popular in the evening.” When Friday rolls around, “some students will spend their weekend relaxing as well as completing some homework,” whereas others will head to the bars and “the abundance of restaurants in Uptown Towson.” Other pastimes in town include going to the Towson Mall, which “is right up the street from campus [and] is also a popular hangout spot.” Those looking for more outdoorsy things to do can rest easy. The school’s location provides “both natural outdoor beauty and city life,” and “in the springtime and … the fall there’s lots to do outside on campus.”

Contact & Visit

Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Kristen Hughes
Associate Director of Admissions Communications and Visit Experiences

Address
University Admissions
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001

Phone
410-704-4696

Email
campustours@towson.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Johnny Unitas Stadium/SECU Arena
University Union
Burdick Hall-athletic facilities
West Village Commons
College of Liberal Arts Building

Most Popular Places Off Campus
Towson Town Center (shopping)
Baltimore Inner Harbor - National Aquarium
Washington, D.C.
Orioles-Camden Yards / Ravens-M&T Stadium
Fort McHenry
Local Attractions: https://www.towson.edu/visit/local/

Campus Tours

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
No

Information Sessions
Available

Times
dates and times vary; schedules are available online

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly

Advance Notice
1 week

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
o Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Airport - 20 miles from campus: https://www.bwiairport.com/ o Amtrak-Baltimore's Penn Station - 8 miles from campus: www.amtrak.com o Greyhound Bus-Baltimore's West Fayette Station-10 miles from campus, www.greyhound.com o Local Transit and Rail: https://www.mta.maryland.gov

Driving Instructions to Campus
From I-95 (northbound and southbound): Take the Baltimore Beltway I-695 west (toward Towson). Take exit 25 (Charles Street) south. Proceed 1.7 miles. Turn left on Towsontown Boulevard and proceed to the second traffic light on Osler Drive. Follow the campus signs or refer to the campus map for information about your specific destination. From I-83 (northbound and southbound): Take the Baltimore Beltway I-695 east (toward Towson). Take exit 25 (Charles Street) south. Proceed 1.7 miles. Turn left on Towsontown Boulevard and proceed to the second traffic light on Osler Drive. Follow the campus signs or refer to the campus map for information about your specific destination. From I-70 (eastbound): Take the Baltimore Beltway I-695 north (toward Towson). Take exit 25 (Charles Street) south. Proceed 1.7 miles. Turn left on Towsontown Boulevard and proceed to the second traffic light on Osler Drive. Follow the campus signs or refer to the campus map for information about your specific destination. From Baltimore (Penn Station): Proceed north on Charles Street for five miles. Turn right on Towsontown Boulevard and proceed to the second traffic light on Osler Drive. Follow the campus signs or refer to the campus map for information about your specific destination.

Local Accommodations
Sheraton Baltimore North 903 Dulaney Valley Road Towson, MD 21204 Comfort Inn Towson 8801 Loch Raven Boulevard Towson, MD 21286 Holiday Inn Timonium 9615 Deereco Road Timonium, MD 21093 Holiday Inn Express Towson Baltimore N 1100 Cromwell Bridge Rd Towson, MD 21286

Admissions

Applicants: 11,616
Acceptance Rate: 88%
Average HS GPA: 3.69







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