Kent State University - Campus Housing - Campus Housing

B-

Where does this grade come from?View all Campus Housing rankings Review this school to add your opinion

Comparable Schools' Campus Housing Grades:

Quick Stats

On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		6,401
Average Housing Costs		$5,136
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?		Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus		30%
Freshmen Living On Campus		79%
Number of Dormitories		24
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		2
Best Freshman Dorms		Eastway Complex (Clark, Allyn, Manchester, Fletcher) Tri-Towers Complex (Koonce, Wright, Korb, Leebrick)
Best Upperclassman Dorms		Centennial Courts (A, B, C, D, E, F) Engleman Hall
Best Dorms		Anything in Centennial Beall McDowell
Worst Dorms		Anything in Small Group
Worst Freshman Dorms		Dunbar Hall Prentice Hall
Worst Upperclassman Dorms		Lake Hall Olson Hall

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

As at most universities, living in the residence halls is required of underclassmen. This piece of information is usually followed by sighs and groans, but the fact of the matter is that most will enjoy their stay. Dorm life does offer some distinct advantages, including proximity to classes and campus life. Winters in Ohio can be rough, and those in the residence halls will have a much shorter trek to class than their off-campus peers. In addition, dormitories are arguably the most pragmatic way to meet new people. This is especially beneficial to freshmen, who might otherwise feel disconnected within the context of the University. Enough generalities—let's talk specifics. As a freshman, you'll most likely reside in the Eastway or Tri-Towers complexes, a collection of eight halls with social aspects that cater to the first-year experience. Rooms are on the smaller side, and all four of Eastway's halls lack air conditioning. But you'll be in close quarters with your freshman peers, and you can bond over your shared discomfort in the warmer months. If this sounds unbearable to you, fear not—there are alternatives for freshmen who seek them out. Those who act early may secure a room in one of the Centennial Courts, and students in the Honors College are guaranteed housing in the honors halls, Stopher and Johnson. These rooms are carpeted, air-conditioned, have individual bathrooms, and are relatively large (as far as dorms go).

Hygienically speaking, the halls are all generally well-maintained, and the University has a dedicated service for requesting maintenance or repairs. Upperclassman housing is typically spacious, and what the underclassman halls lack in space they make up for in social atmosphere. Though statistics show that the majority of students opts to move off campus after two years, most will look back on their time in the residence halls as the setting for some of their best memories at Kent State.

Kent State Student ReviewsWhat's This?

Sort by:

Campus Housing at Kent State University

Iamwhitec

Finance '15

A+

On Campus Dorms

Living on campus is wonderful. The dorms are recently new while others were renovated. The cost is very reasonable considering that some dorms have their own private bathrooms.

Mar 27, 2012

Comment actions: Rate

Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Campus Housing at Kent State University

Dreed4kent

Finance '10

B

The Dorms

The newer dorms on campus are 10 years old or younger, the others are about 25. Apart from some having community bathrooms it actually was pretty fun. Leave your door opened and you'll make friends with half the neighbors in no time.

Mar 03, 2012

Comment actions: Rate

Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

Campus Housing at Kent State University

browneyedgirl03

Fashion and Apparel Merchandising '15

B+

Decent Dorm Life

The Kent campus has nice dorms and I was very surprised at how nice the freshmen dorms are. There is a market in the lobby, computer labs, and a lot of study areas. I am looking forward to the living conditions improving though each year.

Jan 18, 2012

Comment actions: Rate

Report as inappropriate/inaccurate

What do you think of your school? Register to submit reviews to let others know what it's really like »

First

User rating for Kent State University - Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 41 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate campus housing on the following subjects

Facts

Types of Housing Offered		Apartments for married students Apartments for single students Coed dorms Fraternity/sorority housing Men's dorms Special housing for disabled students Special housing for international students Theme housing Women's dorms
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
What You Get		Bed Cable TV jack Closet or wardrobe Desk and chair Dresser Free campus and local phone calls High-speed Internet access Microwave/refrigerator Window coverings
Also Available		Some halls allow students 21 years of age or older to keep alcohol in their rooms.

Available for Rent

MicroFridges and lofts

Cleaning Service

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

Did You Know?

The average GPA of a freshman living in the residence halls is higher than that of an off-campus student.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Allyn Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Laundry facilities, lofts, lounges, MicroFridges, on-site dining, wireless access; Eastway area/First-Year Experience

Beall Hall
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites (singles)
Special Features: Air conditioning, attached computer cluster, laundry facilities, study area, TV lounge; Twin Towers area

Centennial Court A
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites (doubles)
Special Features: Air conditioning, carpeting, common fireplace, laundry facilities, lounge, MicroFridges; Centennial Court area

Centennial Court B
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Air conditioning, carpeting, common fireplace, laundry facilities, lounge, MicroFridges; Centennial Court area

Centennial Court C
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites (singles)
Special Features: Air conditioning, alcohol permitted (21 and over), carpeting, common fireplace, laundry facilities, lounge, MicroFridges; Centennial Court area

Centennial Court D
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Air conditioning, carpeting, common fireplace, laundry facilities, lounge, MicroFridges; Centennial Court area

Centennial Court E
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Air conditioning, carpeting, common fireplace, laundry facilities, lounge, MicroFridges; Centennial Court area

Centennial Court F
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Air conditioning, carpeting, common fireplace, laundry facilities, lounge, MicroFridges; Centennial Court area

Clark Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Laundry facilities, lofts, lounge, MicroFridges, on-site dining area; Eastway area/First Year Experience

Dunbar Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal, private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Laundry facilities, lofts, lounge, MicroFridges; New Front area

Fletcher Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: 24-hour quiet hall, laundry facilities, lofts, lounge, MicroFridges, wellness community program; Eastway area/First Year Experience

Johnson Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Air conditioning, carpeting, common areas, community kitchen, fireplaces, laundry facilities, study and social lounges, wireless access; Quad area, home to Honors College students

Koonce Hall
Floors: 10
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Air conditioning, area desk, computer cluster, laundry facilities, lounge, on-site dining; Tri-Towers area

Korb Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Air conditioning, computer cluster; Tri-Towers area

Lake Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Lofts, MicroFridges; Quad area, houses the EXCEL community

Leebrick Hall
Floors: 12
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: Air conditioning, area desk, computer cluster, laundry facilities, lounge, on-site dining; Tri-Towers area

Manchester Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Lofts, MicroFridges, wireless access; Eastway area/First Year Experience, home to Science Learning Community (SLC)

McDowell Hall
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites (singles)
Special Features: Air conditioning, alcohol permitted (21 and over), computer cluster, laundry, lounge, study area; Twin Towers area

Olson Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Laundry facilities, lofts, lounge, MicroFridges; Quad area

Prentice Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Laundry facilities, lofts, lounge, MicroFridges, on-site dining; New Front area

Stopher Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Air conditioning, carpeting, classrooms, common areas, community kitchen, fireplaces, laundry facilities, lofts, MicroFridges, study and social lounges, wireless; Quad area, houses honor students

Van Campen Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Air conditioning, laundry facilities, lounge, study area, wireless access; Van Campen area

Verder Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Laundry facilities, lofts, lounge, MicroFridges, on-site art studio; New Front area

Wright Hall
Floors: 10
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Air conditioning, area desk, computer cluster, laundry facilities, lofts, lounge, MicroFridges, on-site dining; Tri-Towers area, home to College of Arts & Sciences Living-Learning Community

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Allerton Apartments
Number of Units: 50–99
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen, student families
Room Types: One- and two-bedroom apartments
Utilities included (excluding cable and Internet)
Special Features: Units include full kitchen; building features 24-hour computer lab

Engleman Hall
Floors: 8
Number of Units: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: One- and four-bedroom apartments (singles)
New Front area
Special Features: Units include full kitchen, furnished living areas; building features laundry facilities, substance-free housing (21-and-up students permitted to have alcohol)

Become a Contributing Author Learn more »

Most Recent Student Author View all

Name: Andrew Rasner
Hometown: Sagamore Hills
Major: Architecture
Grad Year: 2014

College Prowler is seeking talented student authors to assist with writing and updating the College Prowler guides to their schools. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain experience and tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is really like at your college.

Download a FREE Printable Summary (PDF)

Kent State University
- Campus Housing

Yes

Maybe

No

Jump to a section:

Campus Housing

Comparable Schools' Campus Housing Grades:

Quick Stats

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?