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Babson College - Campus HousingCollege Prowler3.46
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Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
83 %
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments
0
Best Dorms
- Canfield Hall
- Coleman Hall
College Prowler Take
The majority of freshmen live in Forest Hall, which is good because of its closeness to Trim Hall. But many freshmen quickly find out that they are not only far away from other halls but from virtually any place except Trim Hall and BABO (who are located next door). But life in Forest is great, especially for completing school assignments and holding small room parties. The poor souls who get stranded in places like Central, North, or even Coleman Halls for their first year at Babson sometimes wander over to Forest for the frequent peer-mentor help with their business assignments. Since the first-year curriculum is ranked as one of the hardest in the country, many freshmen find themselves lured into the social scene found in dorms like McCullough, the Canfield Frats (especially Sig Ep), and some suites in Pietz Hall. The cleanest is probably Pietz, and the dirtiest is McCullough. Anyone who likes peace and quiet is sure to find it in Van Winkle, Park Manor North (the substance-free dorm), and Coleman Hall. Depending on specific student interests, everyone (except freshmen) has a choice of housing options. Rooms are generally in pretty good condition, except some lack in the lighting department, especially Putney Hall, where each room contains a single light bulb located in front of the door entrance. That’s why a lot of upperclassmen choose rooms with the track lighting that’s found in the Keith, Canfield, and McCullough buildings. The beds at Babson are extremely uncomfortable and some look unsanitary. Room size is another issue—most dorms have low ceilings and very small floor space. This makes it hard for people to find room for everything, so they lift their bed to fit a fridge, some drawers, and even a desk underneath. Room cleanliness is not a problem at Babson, but lighting and ample room space are sometimes a small hindrance to life on campus. Students Speak Out
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Babson dorms are great, compared...
Babson dorms are great, compared to many other colleges. They are kept clean by a great facilities staff. There are plenty of bathrooms and common space, providing students with places to hang out. Forest is the only dorm to avoid. It is very loud, it’s the messiest, and it does not have air-conditioning. |
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The dorms are okay. The closer you...
The dorms are okay. The closer you are to the center of campus the worse the dorm is, but more convenient and more social. Farther away, the rooms get bigger and cleaner, but you are farther away from the party scene and all the other facilities. |
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Coleman and Van Winkle are the...
Coleman and Van Winkle are the nicest dorms on campus, but they are located at the top of Coleman Hill, which is twice as far from Trim and the campus center than most other dorms. It’s great to live there, especially in Van Winkle, if you like a quiet place to study. |
Anonymous says: |
Dorms are okay. The suites are...
Dorms are okay. The suites are great, and so are the upper-campus dorms. The park manors are good. I would avoid Forest (although that is a designated dorm), Publishers, and Bryant (because it’s so far away from everything). The grounds crew does a great job keeping the garbage changed and the bathrooms clean. |
Anonymous says: |
It depends on the dorm. I am in a...
It depends on the dorm. I am in a single that has air-conditioning and it is wonderful. Other dorms are not air conditioned, so people have to get their own fans before school starts, since it’s deathly hot in early September; especially on the top floors. |
Interested in
Babson College? FactsWhat You Get
- Air-conditioning
- Bed
- Bookshelf
- Cable TV
- Desk and chair
- Drawers or closet
- Ethernet and broadband Internet connections
- Free campus phone calls
- Trash can
- Window coverings
Room Types
- Apartments are located on- and off-campus. These units can be efficiencies, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, and have in-room kitchens
- Prime – Students share a private or semi-private bathroom with no more than five students.
- Single – Student lives alone and shares a central bathroom.
- Standard – Share a large central bathroom facility (most first-year students are assigned to these rooms).
- Suite-style – Students share a private or semi-private bathroom and a common living area.
- Towers include bedrooms, a kitchen, a dining room, living room, and a bathroom on every other floor.
Also Available
- Smoke-free living option, special-interest housing, theme housing
Available for Rent
Safes and fridges
Cleaning Service
The cleaning service crew works on all public areas from 7 a.m.–11 p.m., except in Webster Center, where they work from 11 p.m.–7 a.m. To get help with broken furniture or fixing a light bulb, students may call (781) 239-4444 or e-mail workorder@babson.edu.
Dormitories
Park Manor South
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 88
Bathrooms: 26
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Located on the quad and across the street from Horn Library, lounge area.
Park Manor North
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 85
Bathrooms: 3
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Located on the quad, lounge in basement, volleyball and basketball courts. Home to substance-free living.
Park Manor Central
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 121
Bathrooms: Shared between two rooms
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Home to College radio station, College newspaper, and Roger's Pub. Located on the quad close to Horn Library and Trim Dining Hall.
Pietz Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 104
Bathrooms: 22
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Six-person suites
Each suite has kitchen area, single bedrooms, shared bathroom. Building has lounge with pool table and TV, laundry on each floor.
Van Winkle (A, B, and C)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 176
Bathrooms: 25
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Every floor has kitchen, laundry, lounge.
Putney Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 175
Bathrooms: 16
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Kitchen, lounge area, substance-free living.
Publishers
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 47
Bathrooms: 3
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Kitchen, lounge area.
Coleman Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 173
Bathrooms: 14
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Good lighting, high ceilings, kitchen on every floor, study rooms on each floor. Located neat athletic facilities and is home to the famed globe.
Canfield Hall (A, B, C, and D)
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 60
Bathrooms: 4
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Bathrooms on every other floor, kitchen, lounge area with couches. Home to special interest housing and some Greek chapters.
Bryant Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 45
Bathrooms: 16
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Dining areas, kitchens on each floor, laundry, lounge with with TV, study lounges.
Forest Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 175
Bathrooms: 9
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Lounge on the first floor, one of the largest buildings on campus.
McCullough Hall (A, B, C, and D)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 108
Bathrooms: 18
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Six-person suites
Each suite has common area and single bedrooms. Building has kitchen, lounge.
Map Hill
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 124
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Four-person suites
Each suite has common area and four single bedrooms. Building has kitchen, laundry, lounge areas with fireplace, pool table.
Keith Hall (A, B, C, and D)
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 60
Bathrooms: 12
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Bathrooms on every other floor, kitchen, lounge area with couches. Home to special interest housing and some Greek chapters.
Did You Know?
There is track lighting in some towers and suites, and all dorms are currently equipped with wireless Internet access and high-speed Internet.
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