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TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001

Official telephone: (410) 704-2000

Website: www.towson.edu


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Screen last updated on: January 27, 2011
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 6,827 men, 10,321 women, 17,148 total
Full-time undergraduates: 5,962 men, 9,319 women, 15,281 total
Part-time undergraduates: 865 men, 1,002 women, 1,867 total
Total graduate students: 1,096 men, 2,933 women, 4,029 total
Full-time graduate students: 354 men, 907 women, 1,261 total
Part-time graduate students: 742 men, 2,026 women, 2,768 total
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 21
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Northeast
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 18%
First-year student breakdown:
12.2% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
3.3% Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2% Hispanic
70.6% White (non-Hispanic)
0.9% total international (nonresident aliens)
9.5% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown
Undergraduate breakdown:
12.3% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.4% American Indian or Alaskan Native
4.0% Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9% Hispanic
68.4% White (non-Hispanic)
3.1% total international (nonresident aliens)
9.0% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 328 acres
City or town school is located in: Towson, MD
Population of city/town: 51,793
Nearest major city: Baltimore
Distance of nearest major city: 8 miles
Population of nearest major city: 637,455
Online campus map: wwwnew.towson.edu/main/
abouttu/glance/campus/
index.asp

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (60%)
  • single-student apartments (24%)
  • special housing for disabled students
  • special housing for international students (4%)
  • other housing including Honors and alcohol-free housing. Reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities upon request. (12%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 85%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 25%
Percent of students who live off campus: 75%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Asian arts and culture center.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, health service, women's center, day care
Counseling services:
career, academic, psychological
Career placement services:
co-op education, internships, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: mostly

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 14
Percent of men who join fraternities: 3%
Number of social sororities on campus: 14
Percent of women who join sororities: 2%
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Towerlight
Number of honor societies: 15
Total number of registered organizations: 198
Campus-based religious organizations:
Baptist Student Ministry, Campus Crusade for Christ, Christian Science Organization, Episcopal Campus Fellowship, Hillel, The Impact Movement, Infinite Praise Ministries, International Christian Fellowship, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Muslim Student Association
Minority student organizations:
Black Student Union, Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Incorporated
International student organizations:
African Diaspora Club, Caribbean Student Association, Chinese Student and Scholarship Association
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Choral groups, musical ensembles, concert, jazz, marching, and pep bands, drill team, orchestra, dance company, drama, musical theatre, opera, Outdoor Adventures Unlimited, Circle K, Democrat/Republican groups, team managers

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Mike Hermann,
Athletic Director
Director of women's athletics: Nance Reed,
Senior Associate Athletic Director
Athletics homepage: wwwnew.towson.edu/main/
tours/webcam.html
School colors: black, gold, and white
School mascot: Tigers
Athletic conference memberships: Atlantic 10 Conference (Division I, Football I-AA), Colonial Athletic Association (Division I), Eastern College Athletic Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 6%
Athletic facilities:
stadium
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, wrestling
Club sports for men:
badminton, equestrian sports, golf, rock climbing, track and field, ultimate Frisbee
Club sports for women:
badminton, equestrian sports, field hockey, golf, rock climbing, rugby, track and field

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Baltimore (27 miles)
Nearest other airport: Washington, DC (near campus)
Nearest passenger train service: Baltimore (8 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Baltimore (8 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no



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