Towson University is among the largest institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM), the state’s system of public higher education. Known for nationally ranked programs, leading-edge research collaborations and innovative business partnerships, the USM includes 12 colleges and universities and two regional higher education centers. As the 12th-largest university system in the nation, the USM enrolls more than 168,000 students in 6,000 academic programs worldwide through its 12 institutions.