"At Towson University, TAs teach exactly 0% of the classes, quite a feat for a school with an undergraduate enrollment of 16,219. In fact, many students claim the best part of their academic experience is that the professors actually teach the classes; TAs are not teachers like at some other similarly sized schools, and the student faculty ratio is a reasonable 18:1. Existing for many years as the Maryland State Normal School, Towson still turns out a high number of young teachers, in fact, more than any other university in the state. Along with their notable education program, students have made the mass communication/media studies and psychology programs two of the school's most popular. In addition to these majors, Towson offers more than one hundred undergraduate and graduate programs, so chances are good that any student can find his or her educational niche. Such a wealth of program options has attracted a fairly diverse student population. Roughly 80% of undergraduates come from Maryland, but a growing number of both foreign and older, returning students have significantly altered the make-up of a once homogenous student body.

Towson students report an active social scene both on and off campus. There are close to 200 student organizations and popular student group sponsored lectures and events. When the weather is nice, students take to the gym for an afternoon of rock climbing or engage in a number of campus sports activities. For those who like bars, movie theaters, and huge malls, all of that can be found within walking distance in downtown Towson. Another option is the city of Baltimore, just a short cab ride away and a popular destination for student-friendly bars and clubs. Towson does have a reputation as a commuter school, and that means most of the campus empties out once the weekend arrives."

 

"72% of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid with the average aid package coming in at $5,506. Towson University offers several grants, loans, and work study options. Academic scholarships are offered to qualified incoming freshmen and transfer students with outstanding academic credentials or special talent. Scholarships generally use merit or academic achievement as the main criteria, rather than financial need. Some scholarships use academic major as an additional criterion."