Tennessee State University - Campus Housing - Campus Housing

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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		2,700
Average Housing Costs		$3,160
Undergrads Living On Campus		34%
Number of Dormitories		6
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		2
Best Dorms		Hale Hall
Worst Dorms		Boyd Hall

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On-campus housing at TSU is not the best aspect of the school; however, the students who live on campus seem to be pretty happy with their living arrangements. The dorms are really nothing to brag about. The rooms are really small, but they are not terribly out-of-date, and they are kept pretty clean. There are Internet and cable hookups, as well. In all honesty, there is not much room, but if you try and save some space for the wardrobe, finding a place for the computer and TV should not be a problem. Each student must have a student ID to get into their dorm, and they are pretty strict in making sure everyone who is there belongs there. After midnight the dorms calm down a bit, unless it’s before or after a football game, of course. Most students seem to be satisfied with the dorms, aside from the rooms being so small. TSU definitely needs to improve on the guys’ dorms, though. Boyd Hall is an absolute nightmare for the guys, and most of them are looking for other living arrangements after their first year.

The students who live on campus spend four years there, unless they can afford to move off campus. If you are interested in getting the full college experience, consider living on campus, but think really long about it, because there is nothing worse than getting a horrible roommate! If you want to experience TSU mostly for academics, consider living off campus, because you will have much more privacy.

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Bclark10

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration '16

D-

Campus Life

The dorms at Tennessee State Univerity are HORRIBLE, especially the freshman female dorm, Mary Wilson Hall. It is infested with mold and mice. It has been reported to the president, and there are no changes being made. Students shouldn't have to wake up every morning to take a cold shower. Tennessee State University needs to rebuild all the dorms. They are old and unsafe.

May 21, 2012

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huntererin

Biology '15

C+

Rudolph Female Dorm

The atmosphere of Rudolph at Tennessee State University is that of unfriendly nieghbors and suite mates yet there are positive points because the bathrooms are great but were not allowed visitation and the rooms are small.

Nov 18, 2011

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kdavis20

Early Childhood Education '14

C-

Dorms Are What You Make It

The best feature for the dorms is that they are close to everything going on on campus.Other than that, there was nothing I liked about them.

Nov 12, 2011

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User rating for Tennessee State University - Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 21 user reviews.

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Room Types		Doubles Singles Suites
Bed Types		Standard twin
What You Get		Closet Desk and chair Dresser Internet access
Also Available		Special accommodations for special needs students

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In public areas only

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Boyd Hall
Floors: 7
Number of Occupants: 311
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Sophomores and juniors
Room Types: Doubles and triples
Special Features: Keyless entry system, lounge, recreational/study area, laundry room, barbershop, computer lab, telephone services

Eppse Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 251
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles and triples
Special Features: Keyless entry system, lounge, recreation/study area, laundry room, computer lab, telephone services

Hale Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 314
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen (honors students only)
Room Types: Suites with doubles and triples
Special Features: Keyless entry system, barber/beauty salon, lounges, laundry room, computer lab, elevator

Watson Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 359
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles and triples
Special Features: Keyless entry system, lounge, computer labs, barbershop, recreation/study area, laundry room

Wilma Rudolph Residence Center
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 412
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites with doubles
Special Features: Keyless entry system, study lounges, beauty salon, laundry facility, computer lab, kitchenette on each floor, telephone services, campus cafeteria

Wilson Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 584
Bathrooms: In room
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles and triples
Special Features: Study area, lounge area, kitchenettes on five floors, computer lab

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Ford Apartment Complex
Number of Units: 122 units
Bathrooms: 1–2 per unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Two- and four-bedroom apartments
Special Features: Telephone and Internet service, patio or balcony, fully-furnished living, dining, and kitchen areas, most utilities included in rent

New Apartment Complex
Number of Units: 72 units
Bathrooms: 2 per unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Four-bedroom apartments
Special Features: Telephone and Internet service, patio or balcony, fully-furnished living, dining, and kitchen areas, most utilities included in rent.

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