Towson University

Over the past century and a half, Towson University outside Baltimore has grown from a teachers college to an institution with more than 60 undergraduate programs. The state's second largest public university, it has about 19,000 undergraduates and plans to continue growing. Towson is still well-known for its teaching program, and it produces the most teachers in the state of Maryland. Other popular degrees include business, health, social sciences, and psychology. Students can choose from more than 300 clubs and organizations including arts and cultural groups, club sports teams, and Greek life. TU is also home to the Glen Arboretum, 10 acres of woods located in the center of campus, open to both students and the community as an educational and recreational resource. The arboretum contains more than 100 species of Maryland-native trees. Visitors should be sure to also check out the Albert S. Cook Library, which has over half a million books. Out of the 165,000 -- and counting -- Tiger alumni, two of the most notable include comedian Amy Schumer and journalist Brian Stelter.