Ball State University - Campus Housing

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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		6,904
Average Housing Costs		$3,427
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?		Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus		43%
Number of Dormitories		7
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		1
Best Dorms		Elliott Noyer Studebaker West
Worst Dorms		Dehority LaFollette Woodworth

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Most freshman students at BSU are required to live in the dorms, and as a freshman, the odds are pretty good you’ll be living in LaFollette. Students have mixed feelings about Ball State’s largest dorm. Some refer to it as the ghetto because of its dreary and institutional interior, large size, and cramped rooms. Others have fonder feelings for LaFollette, saying, despite its drawbacks, the dorm has a great sense of community. Students had better things to say about Stu-West, with its modern appearance and air-conditioned rooms. On the downside, they said the dorm lacked a sense of community. Many said this was likely due to the fact that all the room doors close automatically and have to be propped open. Students said this limits social interaction between residents.

Elliott Hall, with its castle-like exterior, old wooden doors and beautifully decorated lounge, is considered the campus’s most attractive residence hall. The dorm is across the street from the student center and right next to Elliott Dining Hall, an all-you-can-eat buffet. A drawback to living in Elliott is its location. Situated on BSU’s extreme south side, Elliott is far away from other residence halls and many of the academic buildings. Overall, Ball State students who moved off campus after their freshman year said they missed the social interaction they had experienced while living on campus but were willing to sacrifice it for the freedoms they had living in houses or apartments.

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Campus Housing at Ball State University

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'14

Mass Communications and Media

B

Convenience

Medium school size very close to Muncie, but hard to get to from bigger cities.

Jan 15, 2012

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Campus Housing at Ball State University

jlireland

'14

Criminology

C-

On Campus

Campus life is not for me. I lived in the dorms for a year and a half and just recently moved into an apartment. I felt perfectly safe in the dorms however its just too crowded. There is always someone yelling or making noise so it makes it hard to study. The good part is always having dining and a work out facility available.Its also nice to be able to be so close to classes and save a little gas money. However, the ridiculous cost of on campus living is not worth it for some poor quality food and some run down work out equipment.

Jan 05, 2012

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kescifres

'12

Speech Language Pathology

A+

I LOVED Living on Campus!

I lived on campus for three years and it was wonderful. Most of the dorms are very nice and there has been a newly built or remodeled dorm every year that I have been enrolled, so most are in great shape. Dehority, Park, and Kinghorn are the best in my opinion. Housing is pretty reasonably priced and every dorm has access to a computer lab with free printing, study rooms, rec rooms, and workout rooms. There are many options for food and many different meal plans, so you'll never go hungry. I've had extra meal money to use up at the end of every semester.

Dec 28, 2011

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Room Types		Doubles Quads Singles
Bed Types		Twin extra-long
What You Get		Bed Bed covers Cable TV and phone jacks Desk Dresser Sinks in some rooms Table lamp
Also Available		For students who are passionate about living a drug-free lifestyle, the SURF, or Students United to Remain Free dorms, located in Dehority Residence Complex might be a good option. The Wellness halls, located in the Studebaker residence complex, are a good choice for students who have a strong interest in physical fitness.

Available for Rent

Lofts, MicroFridges, microwaves

Cleaning Service

University personnel regularly clean the bathrooms, hallways, and social spaces of residence complexes. Workers do not enter student rooms except on repair calls.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Dehority Complex (Halls: Beeman/Demotte
Number of Occupants: 600
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Doubles, singles
Special Features: Block Party, Li’l Kin Weekend, Contains the Students United to Remain Free (substance-free living) program

Elliott Hall
Number of Occupants: 120
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: The Haunting of Will’s House, Built in 1937, it is the oldest currently-used dorm on campus.

Johnson Complex (Halls: Botsford/Swinford and Schmidt/Wilson)
Number of Occupants: 900
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Doubles, singles
Special Features: Mud Volleyball, Casino Night, Johnson is the only residence complex on campus to feature Z-shaped rooms.

LaFollette Complex (Halls: Brayton/Clevenger, Knotts/Edwards, Mysch/Hurst, Woody/Shales, and Shively)
Number of Occupants: 1,900
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Doubles, singles
Special Features: B/C Fest and Air Jam, Some University core classes are taught in the Complex’s basement.

Noyer Complex (Halls: Howick/Williams and Baker/Klipple)
Number of Occupants: 800
Bathrooms: Community, semi-private
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Doubles, singles
Special Features: Because of its easily-accessible layout, Noyer is home to many students with mobility limitations.

Studebaker Complex (Halls: Menk and Hurlbut halls are housed in a building known as Studebaker East. Palmer, Davidson, Painter, and Whitcraft halls are in Studebaker West.)
Number of Occupants: 1,340
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Doubles, singles
Special Features: Studebaker West is the only dorm on campus to have air-conditioning throughout the building.

Woodworth Complex (Halls: Crosley/Rogers and Brady/Wood)
Number of Occupants: 600
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: No, women only
Room Types: Doubles, singles
Special Features: Woodworth is the only all-women’s dorm on campus.

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

University Apartments (Halls: Anthony and Scheidler)
Floors: Location: On Bethel Avenue on the campus’ north side
Number of Units: 650
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Room Types: One-, two- and three-bedroom apartments
Special Features: Events: Welcome Picnic

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