Towson University Acceptance Rate
Towson, Maryland · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 18,948
- Admitted
- 15,689
- Yield
- 19.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Towson University's acceptance rate has risen from 59.2% in 2014–15 to 82.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 18,134 to 18,948 (+4%) over that period.
Its 82.8% rate makes Towson University more selective than about 37% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Maryland schools, it is more selective than about 35%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (84.5% for women vs 80.1% for men, a 4.4-point gap). Towson University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 19.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 18,134 | 10,738 | 59.2% | 2,712 |
| 2015–16 | 10,947 | 8,033 | 73.4% | 2,714 |
| 2016–17 | 11,897 | 8,773 | 73.7% | 2,755 |
| 2017–18 | 12,747 | 9,854 | 77.3% | 2,741 |
| 2018–19 | 11,933 | 9,427 | 79% | 2,996 |
| 2019–20 | 12,678 | 9,674 | 76.3% | 2,795 |
| 2020–21 | 12,295 | 9,689 | 78.8% | 2,394 |
| 2021–22 | 11,616 | 10,213 | 87.9% | 2,592 |
| 2022–23 | 17,770 | 13,967 | 78.6% | 2,671 |
| 2023–24 | 18,948 | 15,689 | 82.8% | 3,014 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 11,578 | 9,783 | 84.5% |
| Men | 7,370 | 5,906 | 80.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–650 | 15% |
| SAT Math | 510–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–28 | 2% |
How Towson University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Towson University's acceptance rate?
Towson University's acceptance rate is 82.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (15,689 admitted of 18,948 applicants).
Is Towson University test optional?
Towson University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Towson University?
Towson University received 18,948 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 15,689.
What SAT score do you need for Towson University?
Admitted students at Towson University typically scored 540–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Towson University getting harder to get into?
Towson University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.2% in 2014–15 to 82.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.towson.edu/.