Towson University
Towson University (TU or Towson) 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 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 still produces the most teachers of any university in the state.
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Former name | Maryland State Normal School (1866–1935) Maryland State Teachers College at Towson (1935–1963) Towson State College (1963–1976) Towson State University (1976–1997)[1] |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | December 8, 1866[2] |
Parent institution | University System of Maryland |
Academic affiliations | CUMU Space-grant |
| Endowment | $87.8 million (Towson University, 2019)[3] |
| Budget | $537 million[4] |
| President | Dr. Melanie Perreault |
| Provost | Cynthia Cooper (acting) |
Academic staff | 1,644[2] |
| Students | 22,285 |
| Undergraduates | 18,807[2][5] |
| Postgraduates | 3,478[2] |
| Location | , , United States 39°23′40″N 76°36′30″W |
| Campus | Suburban, 329 acres (1.33 km2)[6] |
| Colors | Black and Gold[7] |
| Nickname | Tigers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – CAA |
| Mascot | Doc the Tiger |
| Website | www |
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