---
title: Towson University
description: Public university in Towson, Maryland, offering undergraduate and graduate programs near Baltimore.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/towson-university
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-10-16"
updatedAt: "2026-10-16"
organizationType: School / university
location: Towson, MD, United States
website: https://www.towson.edu/
yearFounded: 1866
---

# Towson University

*School / university • Towson, MD, United States*

## About

Public university in Towson, Maryland, offering undergraduate and graduate programs near Baltimore.

Towson University is a public university in Towson, Maryland, a Baltimore suburb, and describes itself as the city's largest university. Its 329-acre campus offers undergraduate, graduate and international admission, with more than 80 graduate-level programs.

The university presents itself as an anchor institution in the greater Baltimore region, leading research, partnering with businesses and supporting communities. Its academic offerings include art and design and music, alongside many other majors. Student life includes more than 250 student organizations, a career center and 19 NCAA Division I athletic teams.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1866
- **Address:** 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252
- **Website:** https://www.towson.edu/
- **Social Media:** instagram: https://instagram.com/towsonuniversity, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/towsonuniversity, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/TowsonUniversity, linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/school/towson-university/, twitter: https://www.twitter.com/https://twitter.com/AdmissionsatTU

## Programs

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