Towson University is a public university in Towson, Maryland. Founded in 1866 as Maryland's first training school for teachers, Towson University is a part of the University System of Maryland. Since founding, the university has evolved into eight subsidiary colleges and over 20,000 students. Its 329 acre campus is situated in Baltimore County, Maryland eight miles north of downtown Baltimore. Towson is one of the largest public universities in Maryland and still produces the most teachers of any university in the state.
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1866 |
| Parent institution | University System of Maryland |
| Academic affiliations | CUMU, Space-grant |
| Endowment | $87.8 million (Towson University, 2019) |
| Budget | $537 million |
| President | Kim Schatzel |
| Provost | Dr. Melanie Perreault |
| Academic staff | 1,644 |
| Students | 22,285 |
| Undergraduates | 18,807 |
| Postgraduates | 3,478 |
| Campus | Suburban, 329 acres |
| Colors | Black and Gold |
| Mascot | Doc the Tiger |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – CAA |
Sobre Towson University
Founded as Maryland's first training school for teachers, the school expanded into a four-year degree-granting institution which includes 8 colleges.
Conquista de Towson University
In 2009, Forbes ranked the school among the top 100 public colleges and universities in the United States.
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Últimas informações sobre Towson University atualizado em 28 de Julho, 2021.
