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Campus Housing:

C+

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Quick Stats

Undergrads Living on Campus

35 %

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Yes

Number of Dormitories

26

Number of Campus-Owned Apartments

1

Best Dorms

  • Anything in Centennial
  • Beall
  • McDowell

Worst Dorms

  • Anything in Small Group

College Prowler Take

Unless you live in the Kent area, you’ll probably be living in the dorms your first two years of college. No matter how many horror stories you hear about the dorms, you will probably enjoy your stay, even if you add one or two of your own tales to the bunch. Most of the “better” dorms are reserved for upperclassmen, and rightfully so. Some of the less prestigious buildings don’t have air conditioning, so those used to climate control may want to pack a fan or suffer through the hot first month of class. Many consider the underclassmen dorms as a sort of initiation into Kent State and college life.

Most of the freshmen live in Small Group, which is unofficially called “Small World.” This is because the freshmen dorms are clustered together on the far end of campus and even have their own cafeteria, so in a way, it’s like its own small universe. These dorms aren’t necessarily known for their cleanliness, but students residing here will definitely meet a lot of new freshmen and make some quick friends. So don’t fret if you’re stuck here; you will move on to bigger and better things your sophomore year. If you can afford it, try to get into the Centennial dorms. They’re the nicest and cleanest dorms on campus.

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Variety of Options

B+

There's a lot of different types of places to live while on campus. Don't expect luxury (except for Centennial and maybe the Honors dorms), but there not bad places to live. Different dorms have different social scenes. Some leave their doors open, in others people will proactively ignore you.

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Anonymous says:

I lived in the honors dorms before...

I lived in the honors dorms before the University rebuilt them. It was horrible. I felt like I was living in a jail cell. Then I moved into Beall, which was great, because I had my own room and only had to share a bathroom with a few people. It was quieter because the walls weren’t paper thin.

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Anonymous says:

Tri-Towers is a nightmare. I’ve...

Tri-Towers is a nightmare. I’ve seen everything from dead squirrels outside of people’s rooms to holes punched through the drywall. If you’re going to live on campus, stay away from Small Group and Tri-Towers.

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Anonymous says:

Dorms are a rip-off. If you get...

Dorms are a rip-off. If you get the opportunity to move off campus, jump on it. It’s expensive to live on campus. Living on your own is a chance to practice some responsibility.

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Anonymous says:

The dorms are nice. Wherever you...

The dorms are nice. Wherever you live, your classes are pretty much a 15-minute walk, maximum. The only dorms that are really far away is Small Group. The Eastway dorms are called ‘24-hour quiet’ and ‘substance-free,’ but that doesn’t mean no one’s drinking there. They’re just quiet parties. It’s a very nice place to live.

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What You Get

  • Bed
  • Cable TV jack
  • Closet or wardrobe
  • Desk and chair
  • Dresser
  • Free campus and local phone calls
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Window coverings

Room Types

  • Apartments ndash; Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are available. They include a kitchen and a private bath. Family housing is available.
  • Doubles
  • Semi-suite – Restrooms are shared between two suites or private in some residence halls. They also consist of one large room.
  • Singles
  • Suite ndash; Restrooms are shared between two rooms. Rooms are divided into bedrooms with a common living area.

Bed Types

  • Bunkable beds
  • Lofts
  • Twin extra-long

Also Available

  • Allerton Family Apartments – Apartments are available for Kent State students and their families. For availability, information, or to request an information packet, call (330) 672-2595.

Available for Rent

MicroFridges and lofts

Cleaning Service

Most common areas, including bathrooms, are cleaned daily; private bathrooms are cleaned once per week.

Dormitories

Allerton Family Housing
Number of Occupants: 162
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Two-bedroom and five-bedroom garden-style apartments for upper-class students, and students with families

Allyn Hall (Eastway)
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 245
Bathrooms: Shared by wing
Coed: Yes
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Deluxe single, two-person double
Lounge, laundry, lofts and MicroFridges provided, attached dining area

Beall Hall (Twin Towers)
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 250
Bathrooms: In-room, shared with two suites
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students
Room Types: One-person suites, two-person suites
Air conditioning, attached computer cluster, alcohol permitted (21 and over), study area, laundry, lounge

Centennial Court A
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 216
Bathrooms: In-room, shared with two rooms
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students
Room Types: Two-person semi-suite with shared bath
Lounge, laundry, air conditioning, carpeting, alcohol permitted (21 and over), common fireplace, MicroFridge included

Centennial Court B
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 208
Bathrooms: In-room, private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students
Room Types: Two-person semi-suite with private bath
Lounge, laundry, air conditioning, carpeting, alcohol permitted (21 and over), common fireplace, MicroFridge included

Centennial Court C
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 203
Bathrooms: In-room, shared with two rooms
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen 21 years of age or older, graduate students
Room Types: Single
Lounge, laundry, air conditioning, carpeting, alcohol permitted (21 and over), common fireplace, MicroFridge included

Centennial Court D
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 200
Bathrooms: In-room, private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen and graduate students
Room Types: Two-person semi-suite with private bath
Lounge, laundry, air conditioning, carpeting, alcohol permitted (21 and over), common fireplace, MicroFridge included

Centennial Court E
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 208
Bathrooms: In-room, private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen and graduate students
Room Types: Two-person semi-suite with private bath
Lounge, laundry, air conditioning, carpeting, alcohol permitted (21 and over), common fireplace, MicroFridge included

Centennial Court F
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 182
Bathrooms: In-room, private
Coed: Yes
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Two-person semi-suite with private bath
Lounge, laundry, air conditioning, carpeting, alcohol permitted (21 and over), common fireplace, MicroFridge included

Clark Hall (Eastway)
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 245
Bathrooms: Shared by wing
Coed: Yes
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Deluxe single, two-person double
Lounge, laundry, lofts and MicroFridges provided, attached dining area

Dunbar Hall (New Front)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 240
Bathrooms: Shared by wing
Coed: Yes
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Single, deluxe single, two-person double
Lofts and MicroFridges provided, lounge, laundry

Engleman (New Front)
Coed: Yes, by wing
Room Types: Apartment style rooms; four-bedroom; (3) one-bedroom efficiency units

Fletcher Hall (Eastway)
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 245
Bathrooms: Shared by wing
Coed: Yes
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Deluxe single, two-person double
Lounge, laundry, lofts and MicroFridges provided, included in wellness community program, 24-hour quiet hall

Johnson Hall (Quad)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 220
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: All Honors students
Room Types: Doubles
Rooms are carpeted and air-conditioned, study and social lounges, fireplaces, common areas, laundry and kitchen facilities, building has wireless throughout, Honors College offices and classrooms on ground level

Koonce Hall (Tri Towers)
Floors: 10
Number of Occupants: 510
Bathrooms: Shared by wing
Coed: Yes
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Deluxe single, two-person double
Lounge, laundry, air-conditioned, attached dining area, computer cluster, and area desk

Korb Hall (Tri Towers)
Floors: 10
Number of Occupants: 90
Bathrooms: Shared by wing
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen, graduate students
Room Types: Deluxe single
Lounge, laundry, air-conditioned, attached computer cluster, 24-hour quiet dorm, alcohol permitted (21 and over)

Lake Hall (Quad)
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 235
Bathrooms: Shared by wing
Coed: Yes
Residents: All students
Room Types: Deluxe single, two-person double, one-person room with bath
Lounge, laundry

Leebrick Hall (Tri Towers)
Floors: 12
Number of Occupants: 325
Bathrooms: Shared by wing
Coed: Yes
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Single
Lounge, laundry, air-conditioned, attached dining area, computer cluster, and area desk

Manchester (Eastway)
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 244
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Doubles

McDowell Hall (Twin Towers)
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 245
Bathrooms: In-room, shared with two suites
Coed: Yes
Residents: Seniors, graduate students
Room Types: One-person suites, two-person suites
Air conditioning, attached computer cluster, alcohol permitted (21 and over), study area, laundry, lounge

Olson Hall (Quad)
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 235
Bathrooms: Private or shared
Coed: No, women only
Residents: All students
Room Types: Deluxe single, two-person double, one-person room with bath
Lounge, laundry

Prentice Hall (New Front)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 230
Bathrooms: Shared by wing
Coed: No, women only
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Single, deluxe single, two-person double
Lofts and MicroFridges provided, lounge, attached snack shop and cafeteria, laundry

Stopher Hall (Quad)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 185
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: First-year students participating in First-year Experience or Quest Community
Room Types: Two-person semi-suites
Opened fall of 2006, all rooms carpeted and air-conditioned, building has wireless throughout, study and social lounges, fireplaces, common areas, laundry and kitchen facilities, two classrooms on first floor

Van Campen Hall (Loop Road Plaza)
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 30
Bathrooms: Shared by wing
Coed: Yes
Residents: Juniors, seniors, graduate students
Room Types: Deluxe single, deluxe double
Lounge, laundry, study area, air-conditioned

Verder Hall (New Front)
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 245
Bathrooms: Shared by wing
Coed: Yes
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Single, deluxe single, two-person double
Lounge, laundry, attached art studio

Wright Hall (Tri Towers)
Floors: 10
Number of Occupants: 445
Bathrooms: Shared by wing
Coed: Yes
Residents: All classes
Room Types: Deluxe single, two-person double
Lounge, laundry, air-conditioned, attached dining area, computer cluster, and area desk, alcohol permitted (21 and over)

Campus-Owned Apartments

Engleman Hall (New Front)
Floors: 8
Number of Units: 400
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Students with 30 credit hours or more
Room Types: Apartment-style housing; includes studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and four-bedroom units
Substance-free housing, fully-furnished rooms, laundry

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