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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

mhayes10

Film, Video, and Photography '13

3.1
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Newer Dorms Get All the Perks

There are several groups of housing at Towson. West Village is great, however it is extremely expensive to live there. On the other side you have Residence Tower, which costs more than it should for the quality we get. The building is falling apart. Students should not be allowed to live here until it is renovated or better yet, rebuilt completely.

Apr 22, 2012

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Campus Housing at Towson University

kcowde1

Elementary Education '13

4.6
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On Campus Living

Our school is in the process of expanding, each year there are more options for living with more ammenities. The atmosphere is very "college". The location is walking distance for class but also provides shuttles for bad weather. On campus living is an experience for every incoming student and Towson University continues to better its living for future students.

Apr 10, 2012

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Campus Housing at Towson University

rstani1

Psychology '12

4.6
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West Village Housing

Definitely the best housing on campus, I liked the hotel-style living because we got our own bathroom, it just needs to be more soundproof.

Feb 18, 2012

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User rating for Towson University - Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 33 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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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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