Towson University

Towson University, or TU, is a public university located in Towson, Maryland, United States. Founded in 1866 as Maryland's first training school for teachers, it has evolved into a four-year degree-granting institution offering undergraduate and graduate instruction in the liberal arts and sciences and professional fields.

Overview

Founded in 1866, Towson University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. It has a legacy of excellence in liberal arts and sciences, professional and career-preparatory programs. TU students enjoy the benefits of studying at a comprehensive university with distinguished faculty, a thriving research environment and the intimacy of small classes, along with the breadth and depth of programs you'd expect at a larger university. In addition to the main campus in the suburban city of Towson, at Jonah House and the Towson Learning Network, Towson offers classes at other locations throughout the state. An engaged community, strong in university pride, TU continues its historic commitment to supporting economic, cultural and social development in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region.