National Survey of Student Engagement
annually asks students, at hundreds of four-year colleges and universities, about how they spend their time and what they gain from attending college. Towson University participates in this survey every two to three years.
Towson University most recently participated in the 2026 NSSE. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's first recruitment message was sent to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's students on March 25th, 2026 and the last recruitment message was sent on April 22th. Students who participated in the survey were entered into a drawing for 1 of 20 Towson University Store gift cards worth $50 each.
The table below provides an overview of 2026 NSSE administration (before report sample adjustments*).
| Category | Total | First-Year | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Survey Sample | 5,400 | 2,479 | 2,921 |
| Respondent Count | 757 | 356 | 401 |
| Respondent Rate | 14% | 14% | 14% |
NSSE Data
NSSE-Produced Reports (PDF and Excel)
The following reports are produced by the NSSE team and are available to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø faculty and staff. The and the
Please email us at tuir AT_TOWSON if you wish to access them.
Administration Summary
Engagement Indicators
Frequencies and Statistical Comparisons
High-Impact Practices
Major Field Reports
Multi-Year Report
Pocket Guide Report
Respondent Profile
Selected Comparison Groups
Snapshot
Topical Module: Academic Advising (2023)
Topical Module: Career & Workforce Preparation (2026)
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø NSSE Data Visualization
In order to explore the NSSE results, please consider this interactive visualization that was prepared by ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Office of Institutional Research.
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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø NSSE Results Mapped to MSCHE Standards
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