Towson University SAT and ACT scores
Towson, MD · public college · 16,517 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Towson University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Towson University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Towson University scored 950 to 1235, with an average of 1095. A score at or above 1090 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Towson University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 19 to 27. A 27 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Towson University require the SAT or ACT?
Towson University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Towson University accept the CLT?
Towson University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Maryland with similar scores
- University of BaltimoreSAT 740–1330
- Mount St. Mary's UniversitySAT 1046–1280
- Washington Adventist UniversitySAT 860–1130
- Maryland Institute College of ArtSAT 1078–1305
- Goucher CollegeSAT 1090–1325
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Lasell UniversitySAT 1030–1158
- University of Mount Saint VincentSAT 1011–1178
- Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaSAT 990–1190
- East Stroudsburg University of PennsylvaniaSAT 1000–1180
- East Tennessee State UniversitySAT 980–1200
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminarySAT 990–1190
More about Towson University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Towson University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026