Targets for 2030
TU has identified key metrics to measure progress for each of the six goals of the University Strategic Plan. The following targets represent our FY30 goals for the completion of the strategic plan period.
Goal 1: Educate
We will achieve national recognition for our innovative student-centered curriculum emphasizing engaged learning, in-demand academic programs, and new approaches to instruction and learning in the liberal arts, business, health professions, STEM, arts and teacher preparation.
51%
4-Year Graduation Rate
73%
6-Year Graduation Rate
14:1
Undergraduate Student-Faculty Ratio
86%
Undergraduate Student Retention
3,900
Undergraduate Degrees Conferred
975
Graduate Degrees Conferred
17,125
Undergraduate Headcount
3,250
Graduate Headcount
Goal 2: Innovate
Our faculty are leaders in scholarship and creative activities and will be fully supported
in their efforts to generate new knowledge and new creative works.
$25.1M
Total Research Expenditures
39
Research Doctoral Degrees Conferred
704
Faculty-Authored Peer-Reviewed Publications
350
Undergraduates Conducting Faculty-Mentored Research or Creative Inquiry in Summer
Goal 3: Engage
We will serve as community leaders and partners extending the talents of our students,
faculty and staff beyond our campus boundaries to create opportunities for leadership,
entrepreneurship, civic engagement and experiential learning.
80
Students Applying for Competitive Fellowships and Awards
769
External Partnerships
377
External Engagements
89
Startup Ventures Since 2020
Goal 4: Include
We will build an even more inclusive, equitable and collaborative community where people from all backgrounds, identities, abilities and life experiences are welcomed, valued and supported.
4%
International Students
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
16%
First-Generation Students
55%
Students from Historically Underserved Groups in Higher Education
28%
Faculty from Historically Underrepresented Groups in Higher Education
33.3%
Staff from Historically Underrepresented Groups in Higher Education
Goal 5: Support
We will recruit, retain and graduate students of the highest caliber, offer outstanding student success services, and provide an engaging campus experience that reflects the educational values of Towson University and produces graduates prepared for careers or advanced education.
4.1
Average Time to Degree, First-Time Freshmen (Years)
2.9
Average Time to Degree, Transfers (Years)
3.2
Average Cumulative GPA (Student Athletes)
510
Students Studying Abroad
Goal 6: Sustain
We will act as leaders in advancing sustainability of all resources—environmental, human, and financial.