Towson University is a public university in Towson, Maryland, just north of Baltimore, and a member institution of the University System of Maryland. It was founded in 1866 as the Maryland State Normal School, Maryland's first teacher-training school, and classes began on the Towson campus in September 1915. It was Maryland State Teachers College at Towson from 1935, Towson State College from 1963, Towson State University from 1976 and Towson University since July 1, 1997. It has eight colleges, including Business and Economics, Education, Health Professions, Liberal Arts, Science and Mathematics, Fine Arts and Communication, and the Honors College. Towson competes in NCAA Division I, mainly in the Coastal Athletic Association. First-year applicants apply through the Common App and are reviewed holistically, with test scores optional.
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Towson reviews first-year applicants holistically, including activities and the essay. SAT and ACT scores are optional, and submitted scores will not hurt an application.
Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.
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8000 York Rd, Towson, MD 21252, United States, Maryland
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