| Screen last updated on: January 27, 2011 |
| 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: |
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| 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 |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- 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%)
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| 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: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| 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: |
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Asian arts and culture center. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, women's center, day care |
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| Counseling services: |
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career, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| 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: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Towerlight |
| Number of honor societies: |
15 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
198 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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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 |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Union, Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Incorporated |
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| International student organizations: |
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African Diaspora Club, Caribbean Student Association, Chinese Student and Scholarship Association |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
6% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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stadium |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, wrestling |
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| Club sports for men: |
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badminton, equestrian sports, golf, rock climbing, track and field, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Club sports for women: |
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badminton, equestrian sports, field hockey, golf, rock climbing, rugby, track and field |
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| 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) |
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| 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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