Below is information about the cost of housing and dining at Towson University. Costs
provided are for freshmen, transfers and other students who live on campus.
Estimated Housing & Dining Costs for 2019/2020
Estimated costs for a standard multiple occupancy room and 14 meal plan for resident
students are listed below. Your costs may vary depending on your room assignment and meal plan selection. These rates may change remain subject to change as deemed necessary by TU and the
University System of Maryland Board of Regents.
| HOUSING & DINING COSTS |
SEMESTER |
ACADEMIC YEAR |
| Standard Multiple Occupancy Room Rate |
$3,723 |
$7,446 |
| 14 meals/week |
$2,700 |
$5,400 |
DETAILED ESTIMATED HOUSING COSTS FOR 2019/2020
| ROOM TYPE |
TERM |
ACADEMIC YEAR |
| Single Occupancy Room |
$4,378 |
$8,542 |
| Single - 9 Month Housing |
$4,651 |
$9,302 |
| Premium Housing (Barton & Douglass Houses) |
$4,326 |
$8,652 |
| Multiple Room |
$3,723 |
$7,446 |
| Multiple Room - 9 Month Housing |
$3,955 |
$7,910 |
| Tower C 3 Person Room |
$2,978 |
$5,956 |
Towson Run Apartments
1, 2, or 4 Bedrooms
|
$4,606 (1 bedroom)
$4,354 (2 bedrooms)
$3,668 (4 bedrooms)
|
$9,212 (1 bedroom)
$8,708 (2 bedrooms)
$7,336 (4 bedrooms)
|
Carroll and Marshall Halls
2 or 4 Bedrooms
|
$5,305 (2 bedrooms)
$5,201 (4 bedrooms)
|
$10,610 (2 bedrooms)
$10,402 (4 bedrooms)
|
| The Residences at 10 West Burke Avenue |
$4,354 (Floors 2-5)
$4,853 (Floors 6-15)
$4,943 (Rooms 1409 & 1509)
|
$8,708 (Floors 2-5)
$9,706 (Floors 6-15)
$9,886 (Rooms 1409 & 1509)
|
Meal Plan Costs
View current 2019-2020 rates for Resident Dining Plans.
Estimated Housing & Dining Costs for 2020/2021
Estimated costs for a standard multiple occupancy room and 14 meal plan for resident
students are listed below. Your costs may vary depending on your room assignment and meal plan selection. These rates may change remain subject to change as deemed necessary by TU and the
University System of Maryland Board of Regents.
| HOUSING & DINING COSTS |
SEMESTER |
ACADEMIC YEAR |
| Standard Multiple Occupancy Room Rate |
$3,816 |
$7,632 |
| 14 meals/week |
$2,700 |
$5,400 |
DETAILED ESTIMATED HOUSING COSTS FOR 2020/2021
| ROOM TYPE |
TERM |
ACADEMIC YEAR |
| Single Occupancy Room |
$4,487 |
$8,974 |
| Single - 9 Month Housing |
$4,767 |
$9,534 |
| Premium Housing (Barton & Douglass Houses) |
$4,434 |
$8,868 |
| Multiple Room |
$3,816 |
$7,632 |
| Multiple Room - 9 Month Housing |
$4,054 |
$8,108 |
| Tower C 3 Person Room |
$3,053 |
$6,106 |
Towson Run Apartments
1, 2, or 4 Bedrooms
|
$4,721 (1 bedroom)
$4,463 (2 bedrooms)
$3,760 (4 bedrooms)
|
$9,442 (1 bedroom)
$8,926 (2 bedrooms)
$7,520 (4 bedrooms)
|
Carroll and Marshall Halls
2 or 4 Bedrooms
|
$5,438 (2 bedrooms)
$5,331 (4 bedrooms)
|
$10,876 (2 bedrooms)
$10,662 (4 bedrooms)
|
| The Residences at 10 West Burke Avenue |
$4,463 (Floors 2-5)
$4,974 (Floors 6-15)
$5,066 (Rooms 1409 & 1509)
|
$8,926 (Floors 2-5)
$9,948 (Floors 6-15)
$10,132 (Rooms 1409 & 1509)
|
Costs are Subject to Change
Costs are subject to change by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents.
Towson University reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees and other charges
at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the university and the University
System of Maryland Board of Regents.
Why do housing rates change?
Each year rates are developed by estimating operating costs for the upcoming year
by looking at expenses like utilities, minimum wage increases, debt payments, construction
projects, and staff wages and/or benefits. HRL does not have control over these expenses,
which typically cost more every year.
Who makes the decision about how much it will cost to live in university housing?
The Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs for Housing & Residence Life proposes
housing rates to the Vice President for Student Affairs. The President’s Council reviews
all rate and fee rates, and changes are presented to the Student Government Association
at the spring Fee Forum. Any increases in rates are also approved by the University
of Maryland system.
Who pays for Housing & Residence Life?
The costs of operating HRL are distributed among the students who use the program's
services; they are not paid for by students who do not benefit directly. University
housing serves approximately 5,000 residents each academic year. Because not all Towson
University students benefit from the Housing & Residence Life program, the costs of
the program are paid for by residential students through their housing occupancy charges
and fees. HRL does not receive any money from the larger university budget or from
the state of Maryland.
On-campus residents also benefit from services and supports that are not currently
paid through their housing charges. For example, residential students benefit from
services provided by TUPD, IT and other offices in ways that non-residential students
do not. Costs like these are typically called “overhead” and on most campuses they
are included in housing expenses as a percentage of the overall HRL budget.
What steps does Towson University take to make living in university housing more affordable
for students?
Housing & Residence Life provides opt in discounted housing options through the Glen
Complex 3 Person Rooms and Towson Run 3 Person Bedrooms.