| Location: | Towson |
| President: | Robert L. Caret |
| Founded: | 1866 |
| Undergraduate Students: | 17,148 |
| Graduate Students: | 4,029 |
| Operating Budget: | $378.1 Million |
| For More Information: | 410.704.2000 |
Founded in 1866, Towson University is recognized among the nation's best regional public universities, offering more than 100 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences and applied professional fields. With more than 20,000 students, Towson University is the second largest public university in Maryland. As a metropolitan university, Towson combines research-based learning with practical application. The university's many interdisciplinary partnerships with public and private enterprises throughout Maryland provide opportunities for research, internships, and jobs. Located eight miles north of Baltimore, the university’s 328-acre suburban setting offers a pleasant environment for study and a diverse campus life, as well as easy access to a wealth of academic and community resources.