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B-
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Quick Stats

On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 4,381
Average Housing Costs $5,520
Undergrads Living On Campus 22%
Number of Dormitories 8
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments 1
Best Dorms
  • Glen Complex
  • Towson Run Apartments
Worst Dorms Residence Tower

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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.

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Campus Housing at Towson University

agarwood

'14

Photography

4.2
A-

Towson Dorm Life

Towson's dorms are all very close to the central part of campus and overall pretty nice places to live. The Towers are a little community in of itself and with suit style bathrooms are the most like apartments and great for upperclassmen. Though dorms with floor bathrooms and have fewer floors tend to be better for freshman since they tend to promote more of a community. Most dorms have air conditioning you can control and the security is excellent.

Jan 17, 2012

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Campus Housing at Towson University

christinalee

'14

Music Performance

4.2
A-

Nice People; Good City

The campus is very welcoming to newcomers. The transfer program specifically is very well designed. There are people of all shapes and sizes here, and everyone is very friendly and helpful. The surrounding city is also pretty nice, just be smart and don't walk alone at night. Starbucks, Panera, Chipotle, Qdoba, etc are all very close to campus. There's the mall, the Recher theater, and a bunch of other things to do off campus. Anyone that says there isn't anything to do on weekends hasn't left their room! I would suggest bringing a car to campus or having a good friend with a car!

Nov 30, 2011

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Campus Housing at Towson University

LaurenHolly

'15

Psychology & Counseling

3.1
B-

Is Dorming Worth It?

I think it provides a great social experience, but it is kind of expensive. If you look at the price of off-campus around the area it's usually considerably cheaper.

Nov 30, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate campus housing on the following subjects

Facts

Room Types
  • Apartments
  • Doubles
  • Quads
  • Singles
  • Triples
Bed Types
  • Bunkable beds
  • Twin extra-long
What 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

Available for Rent

Microwaves

Minifridges

Cleaning Service

No

DormitoriesWhat's This?

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
Special Features: 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
Special Features: 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
Special Features: 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
Special Features: 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
Special Features: 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
Special Features: 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
Special Features: 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
Special Features: Sinks in rooms, study area, TV room, kitchen, laundry, air-conditioning

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

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
Special Features: Fully furnished kitchen, dining, and living room, separate phone lines in each bedroom, TRAX mini mart, laundry, mail

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