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Towson University

Towson, Maryland

19,398 Students on Campus
Towson Location
57,617 Metro Population
19,398 Students on Campus
Towson Location
57,617 Metro Population

About This Campus

One of the nation’s top public and move diverse universities, Towson University offers a welcoming environment for living and learning close to many educational, cultural and community resources. The backdrop for learning is TU’s beautiful 329-acre suburban campus, located eight miles north of Baltimore and less than an hour’s drive from Washington, D.C. Throughout the region, Towson University’s strong partnerships with public and private organizations provide unique opportunities for research, internships, and jobs. Towson University offers students the best of both worlds. We have the academic programs and exceptional faculty typical of a large university coupled with the close-knit community and personalized approach of a small college. TU’s wide range of extracurricular activities contribute to a dynamic student experience.

#1 Public University in Maryland, "The Wall Street Journal" 2025

55% Students representing underserved racial and ethnic groups

5-Star U.S. Best of the Best LGBTQ+ Friendly Schools, “Campus Pride”

Helpful Information

NSE students are given priority registration (first day of Senior registration) their first semester at Towson. Second semester registration is based on class standing.

Location Information

Towson is within easy driving distance of major East Coast cities. The campus is eight miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles from Washington, D.C., 100 miles south of Philadelphia, and less than 200 miles to New York City, placing you at the center of the nation's bustling Northeast corridor. Our location affords us opportunity to be recognized in the Top 100 Most Diverse Campus by "U.S. News & World Report".

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/14/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/25/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/18/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Nursing, Occupational Therapy

RESTRICTED/LIMITED PROGRAMS:

Upper level Art and Education classes, Dance, Deaf Studies, Theater

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Accounting
  • Biology/Life Science
  • Business Administration
  • Mass Communication
  • Psychology
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?Home
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - Yes
  • Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? - F1 Visa J1 Visa

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/16/2025
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Course Fees / Materials
$0
Term
Home
Mandatory
Housing Fee
$350
Year
Home
Mandatory
NSE Program Fee
$100
Year
Home
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$222
Term
Home
Optional
Overload Course Surcharge Fee
$40
Credit Hour
Home
Optional
IMPORTANT NOTES:

- Fees are subject to change without notice. - Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus. - All exchange students from Canada or international students who are studying at another institution in the U.S. are automatically enrolled into the TU health insurance policy. The TU health insurance fee is billed to the student’s account each semester that they attend TU. If exchange students purchase an alternate plan, they must submit the International Student Health Insurance Waiver Application. The waiver will only be approved if the student's health insurance policy meets TU's minimum requirements. The cost for TU's health insurance is approximately $1,700 per semester.

Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.

Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 12/16/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 5
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $4336
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
NOTES ABOUT ON-CAMPUS HOUSING:

A limited number of housing spaces are reserved for incoming exchange students each year. On-campus housing may not be guaranteed for direct placement students. *NSE students might be placed into apartment housing, which can cost up to $5,938 per semester. Student can complete the housing application online and indicate their preference. More information on housing is available here: https://www.towson.edu/studentlife/housing/campus/rates.html.

NOTES ABOUT OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:

- Approximate monthly cost: $1,225 - Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $3000
  • Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:

A variety of meal plans are available for purchase by resident and off-campus students through Dining Services. Our diverse menus offer traditional choices, ethnic and international cuisine, and a wealth of vegetarian and health-conscious options. Kosher and halal menus are available at select locations. See the Weekly Meal Plans for Resident Students and the Commuter Block Plans.

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27

If this is your top choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

If this is your alternate choice campus...

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Excellent

This campus accepts most (75%+) applicants. You may want to consider adding alternate choice campuses marked as OPEN or EXCELLENT to ensure placement.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.

Resources

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