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TESST College of Technology-Towson
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Information Summary
Ranks 1804th overall and 27th in Maryland
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
56.2 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
38 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
72% / 29% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
628 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Towson, MD 21286-2201
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,776 (18,776 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 8,327 (2.14 people per house) |
| Families | 4,700 (2.81 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,088 |
| Pop. — Asian | 933 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 20 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 77 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 16,793 |
| Pop. — Other | 127 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Differs by program |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College |  |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does TESST College of Technology-Towson use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does TESST College of Technology-Towson accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
TESST College of Technology-Towson Ranks 225th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $5,021 | 232 |  57% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $4,798 | 3 |  1% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $286 | 93 |  23% |
| Student Loan Aid | $9,135 | 262 |  65% |
| Any financial aid type | 280 |  69% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at TESST College of Technology-Towson?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 32 | N/A | 32 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 8 | 99 | 107 |
Hispanic | N/A | 2 | 2 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | N/A | 1 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | N/A | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 18 | 14 | 32 |
Race Unknown | 132 | 321 | 453 |
| Total | 192 | 436 | 628 |
Most Popular Programs
TESST College of Technology-Towson has over 6 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | 720 | $11,920 | N/A |
| 2 | Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 97 | $23,820 | N/A |
| 3 | Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 106 | $27,720 | N/A |
| 4 | Management Information Systems, General | 91 | $26,920 | N/A |
| 5 | Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 45 | $19,020 | N/A |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at TESST College of Technology-Towson.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 184 | 190 | |
| 3 | 21 | 24 | |
| 22 | 2 | 24 | |
| 16 | 4 | 20 | |
| 10 | 2 | 12 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
TESST College of Technology-Towson Ranks 4166th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $19,177 ($17,046 male / $25,569 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 16 (12 male / 4 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 6 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $106,471 |
TESST College of Technology-Towson Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Tutoring. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. That is, the university has a Tutoring. TESST College of Technology: Towson is unique in its study options. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at TESST College of Technology: Towson.
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Massage Therapy, Medical Assistance
- Computer Science:
- Information Sciences/Systems
- Security and Protective Services:
- Law Enforcement Administration
TESST College of Technology-Towson Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, but did not report the exact number of transfer students.
Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. The regular application due date was not reported. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Further,
TESST College of Technology-Towson Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
TESST College of Technology-Towson Students
TESST College of Technology: Towson offers Associate degrees. Moreover, it is part of an Suburban setting.
Importantly, the school is located 15 miles from Baltimore.This school features the Suburban setting.
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