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Comparable Schools'
Campus Housing Grades:
Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
22 %
Best Dorms
- Glen Complex
- Towson Run Apartments
Number of Campus Owned Apartments
1
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
College Prowler Take
The dorms in Towson are good. In fact, about a third of the undergraduate students at Towson live on campus. However, each has its pros and cons. The Towers tend to be the most desired by incoming freshmen because they are known for the funny roommate stories, funny intoxicated hallmates, and the most interaction among the halls. The dorms that are considered the greatest are so spacious that they make other dorms look bad. However, the dorms that are not considered that great are actually closer to classes and some of the better dining halls. Likewise, the dorms that are louder and more exciting tend not to have as much quiet time as opposed to other dorms. For the most part, the dorms at Towson are all unique in their own ways. Some are clearly better than others, depending on what you are looking for in on-campus living, what would make your life more convenient, and what would make you the happiest. The dorms really are about what you would like from your college experience. In general, students agree that housing in Towson is, for the most part, superior to other colleges that they have seen. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
There are a good amount of places...
There are a good amount of places to dorm around campus, the best being the Towers (A, B, C, D). They have air-conditioning and whatnot. The bad places are Newell, Residence Towers, and Prettyman. They don’t have air-conditioning and are small and have community bathrooms. |
Anonymous says: |
I think that every dorm has its...
I think that every dorm has its advantages and disadvantages. Many regard the Towers as great, but they are practically the farthest from all of the classes and Newell. |
Anonymous says: |
Richmond is much more community,...
Richmond is much more community, small rooms. Newell is the best, in my humble opinion, for freshmen, with Towson Run Apartments being the best overall. Residence Tower is one to avoid; make sure you bring a lamp—there’s no overhead lighting. I believe on some floors you’re allowed to stay over break. |
Anonymous says: |
The dorms are kind of big; I would...
The dorms are kind of big; I would suggest the Towers. |
Anonymous says: |
I liked living in the dorms. They...
I liked living in the dorms. They are so much bigger at Towson than other schools that I visited. In most of the dorms you don’t have to share bathrooms with more than three other people. The dorms to avoid are the Residence Tower and the older dorms because of the lack of an air- conditioning system and the smaller rooms. |
FactsWhat You Get
- Bed
- Cable TV
- Carpet
- Closet or wardrobe
- Desk and chair
- Dresser
- Ethernet access
- In-house laundry room
- Local telephone service and voice mail
- Lounge
- MicroFridge
- Study lounges
- Vending machines
- Window coverings
Room Types
- Singles
- Doubles
- Triples
- Quads
- Apartments
Available for Rent
Microwaves
Minifridges
Bed Types
- Bunkable beds
- Twin extra-long
Dormitories
Glen Complex
Floors: 14 (4 towers)
Number of Occupants: 448
Bathrooms: Shared by four
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen and freshmen
Room Types: Suite-style doubles
Dining facility, study lounges, laundry, vending, main lobby lounge, air-conditioning
Newell Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 212
Bathrooms: Community and suite-style shared by four
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen and freshmen
Room Types: Single, double, triple, quad
Some honors housing, air-conditioning, lounges
Prettyman Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 160
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen and freshmen
Room Types: Double, triple
Community kitchen, lounge, study and music rooms, recreation room
Residence Tower
Floors: 13
Number of Occupants: 468
Bathrooms: Shared by quad
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen and freshmen
Room Types: Single, double
Public lounge, kitchen, study and conference room, recreation room, air-conditioning
Richmond Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 107
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Honors students
Room Types: Single, double, triple, quad
Honors multipurpose room for classes and programs
Scarborough Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 160
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen and freshmen
Room Types: Double
Community kitchen, lounge, study and music rooms, recreation room
Ward Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 60
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen and freshmen
Room Types: Double
Sinks in rooms, study area, TV room, kitchen, laundry
West Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 60
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen and freshmen
Sinks in rooms, study area, TV room, kitchen, laundry, air-conditioning
Campus Owned Apartments
Towson Run Apartments
Floors: 6
Number of Units: 418
Bathrooms: Shared by apartment
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen and freshmen
Room Types: One- (two people), two- (four people), and four-bedroom (eight people) apartments
Fully furnished kitchen, dining, and living room, separate phone lines in each bedroom, TRAX mini mart, laundry, mail
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