What SAT score do you need for Towson University? (Middle 50%: 950–1230)
First-year students at Towson University who sent an SAT scored 950–1230, with a median of 1100 (Common Data Set 2024–25). Towson University admits 82% of applicants.
Where your score lands at Towson University
First-year students who sent an SAT: 950–1230, median 1100
Middle 50% of admitted students Median
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Towson University by the numbers
- Admit rate
- 82%
- Middle 50% SAT
- 950–1230
- Median SAT
- 1100
- About on the ACT
- 17–26
- Sent an SAT
- 17%
Test policy not confirmed for 2026–27 · SAT range from the Common Data Set, 2024–25; admit rate from it or IPEDS
Towson University admit rate over 10 years
Applications rose 81%, from 10,947 in 2015 to 19,777 in 2024, and Towson University's admit rate went from 73% to 82%.
- 73%
- 82%
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| Fall | Applied | Admitted | Admit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,777 | 16,212 | 82% |
| 2023 | 18,948 | 15,689 | 83% |
| 2022 | 17,770 | 13,967 | 79% |
| 2021 | 11,616 | 10,213 | 88% |
| 2020 | 12,295 | 9,689 | 79% |
| 2019 | 12,678 | 9,674 | 76% |
| 2018 | 11,933 | 9,427 | 79% |
| 2017 | 12,747 | 9,854 | 77% |
| 2016 | 11,897 | 8,773 | 74% |
| 2015 | 10,947 | 8,033 | 73% |
In fall 2024, 2,947 of the 16,212 admitted students enrolled. Applicants and admits from IPEDS, the federal college survey, by fall of entry.
What each SAT score means at Towson University
Which tier your score puts them in, and whether it's worth sending.
- Under 900Far reachHold
- 900–940ReachHold
- 950–1090TargetHold
- 1100–1220TargetSend
- 1230 and upLikelySend
Tiers here use only your SAT and their admit rate. Essays, activities and recommendations still decide most admissions at selective colleges. *Send it? assumes they're test optional; we haven't confirmed their policy.
Towson University SAT sections, ACT and GPA
Scores of enrolled first-year students who sent one, by percentile.
| Test | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 460 | 530 | 600 |
| SAT Reading and Writing | 490 | 560 | 635 |
| SAT total | 950 | 1100 | 1230 |
| ACT composite | 18.5 | 23 | 26.5 |
Of enrolled first-year students, 17% sent an SAT. Common Data Set 2024–25.
- Average high school GPA
- 3.78
- 100% of new students reported one
Towson University cost and outcomes
What students pay after grants, how many finish, and what they earn.
- Average net price
- $17,413
- per year, after grants
- Graduate in 6 years
- 69%
- Median earnings
- $64,390
- 10 years after starting
- Undergraduates
- 17,881
College Scorecard, 2022–23, from the US Department of Education. Net price averages federal-aid students across family incomes.
Colleges like Towson University
Similar SAT ranges and admit rates.
- Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR · 82% admitted950–1190, median 1080
- Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX · 84% admitted980–1210, median 1090
- The University of Tennessee-ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN · 81% admitted983–1150, median 1080
- Shenandoah UniversityWinchester, VA · 77% admitted935–1210, median 1100
- Rogers State UniversityClaremore, OK · 82% admitted940–1160, median 1070
- University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY · 79% admitted1010–1230, median 1120
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Sources
- Towson University Common Data Set 2024–25
SAT and ACT ranges, early decision, waitlist, GPA and class rank, as the college reported them.
- College Navigator (IPEDS)
Applications, admissions and enrollment by year, from the federal college survey.
- College Scorecard
Net price, graduation rate and earnings, from the US Department of Education.
- Towson University website
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