Towson University
About
Located just north of Baltimore, Towson University is a premier public institution renowned for its historically prestigious College of Education and its highly respected College of Health Professions, which graduates more health professionals than any other university in Maryland. On campus, students enjoy a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community enriched by over 300 student organizations, competitive Division I athletics, and a welcoming atmosphere that balances large-university opportunities with small-class mentorship. What truly sets Towson apart is its national recognition as a leader in social mobility and its strategic location, which provides undergraduates with exceptional internship and career pipelines into the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area.
Wikipedia:Towson University is a public university in Towson, Maryland, United States. Founded in 1866 as Maryland's first training school for teachers, Towson University is a part of the University System of Maryland. Since its founding, the university has evolved into eight subsidiary colleges with 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 produces the most teachers of any university in the state.
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Towson University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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