Admissions & Aid

Welcome to Towson University, one of the nation’s leading public universities. Here you get the best of both worlds – the benefits of a major institution with the personal feel of a small school. 

students walking in front of Stephens Hall
student and adviser in the Writing Center
Students in class

Towson University is a campus on the move, with robust academic programs, recognized faculty, a dynamic campus environment and strong alumni network. TU’s partnerships throughout Maryland provide unique opportunities for research, internships and jobs. Located eight miles north of Baltimore, TU is 45 miles from Washington, D.C., and 120 miles from New York City, placing you at the center of the nation’s bustling Northeast corridor.

Value and Affordability

TU is widely recognized as one of the best values in higher education by Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. As a public institution, we are committed to keeping our tuition rates rates low. Our financial aid programs, from grants and scholarships to loans and student employment, also help to keep a TU education affordable and accessible.

Links to Information for:

FreshmenTransfer StudentsInternational Undergraduate StudentsUndergraduate Studies for VeteransNon-Degree & Returning StudentsGraduate StudentsInternational Graduate StudentsGraduate Studies for Veterans

Important Dates

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Admissions Counselor
Courtney Cox

Courtney Cox

Admissions Counselor

“Don't be shy, we want to learn more about you.  Do not hesitate to share your extracurricular activities.  We like to see students who are engaged in their community and involved in various activities or clubs at school!”

Meet Our Admissions Team