Towson University Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
1%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Towson University has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
44.9%(7,450)
Hispanic
10.4%(1,726)
African American
30.9%(5,129)
Asian
6.9%(1,149)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(17)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(9)
Two or More Races
5.6%(928)
Unknown
1.1%(189)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment19,793
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Towson University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Towson University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.4%(6,978)
Women
58.6%(9,883)

Gender Statistics

Men6,978

35% of total enrollment

Women9,883

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Towson University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 68% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(169)
18-19
29.8%(5,022)
20-21
38.6%(6,501)
22-24
20.6%(3,470)
25+
10.1%(1,699)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.5%(43)
22-24
25.5%(749)
25+
73.0%(2,140)

Age Diversity Insights

68%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Towson University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 89% in-state residents, 10% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
89.1%(2,372)
Out-of-State
9.7%(257)
International
1.2%(33)

Regional Representation

In-State2,372

89% of student body

Out-of-State257

10% of student body

International33

1% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age