Money magazine names TU one of America’s Best Colleges
TU ranks in top 100 of all U.S. public universities
By Kailey Adams on July 21, 2024
Towson University has again received national recognition as one of the country’s best public universities. In Money Magazine's Best Colleges 2024 rankings, TU was rated 4.5 stars and named one of America’s Best Public Colleges.
TU was one of only 94 universities nationwide named to the Best Public Colleges list, including just one of three in Maryland alongside University of Maryland-College Park and St. Mary's College of Maryland.
“This rating reaffirms that at Towson University, our students receive a top-ranked education at one of the best values in the nation,” says TU President Mark R. Ginsberg. “It is our great pride to serve as an engine of opportunity for Marylanders.”
The 4.5-star rating placed TU in the top third of 745 national universities, public or private. Scores were based on three key factors: quality of education, affordability and outcomes. This included analysis of graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid offerings, early alumni salaries and more.
Money found that 74% of TU’s first-time and transfer students graduate within six years and experience an average early career salary of $61,376.
TU has often been lauded as one of the best values for students. Last year, TU was named the No. 1 Best Bang for the Buck in the state, according to Washington Monthly, and as the No. 21 Best Value in the North by U.S. News & World Report. A 2022 study conducted by Georgetown University also found that TU ranks in the top 10% nationally when it comes to return on investment in higher education.
Learn more about TU’s notable rankings and achievements.