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Quick Stats

On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 5,950
Average Housing Costs $4,800
Undergrads Living On Campus 23%
Number of Dormitories 8
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments 1
Best Dorms
  • McCarty
  • McMahon
Worst Dorms
  • Haggett
  • Terry-Lander

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Dorms vary from Lander’s high-rise rooms with a view of Mt. Rainier to McCarty’s more modern living areas on North Campus. Proximity to campus poses a huge variable. Terry/Lander require a bit of a hike to Central Campus but only a short walk to the Ave., while McCarty, Haggett, and McMahon are nestled right in the Quad’s backyard. It’s pretty much the luck of the draw, with one guarantee: Your room will be tiny. Because of over-enrollment, UW often squeezes three people into a room originally built as a cozy double.

Lucky roommate matches end as inseparable friends throughout college, but just as many can’t stand each other by the end of the quarter. Don’t think you’ll avoid the problem by living with a best friend from high school, either—that’s not always the case. Many people find that such close quarters make living with anyone a difficult situation.
 

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Campus Housing at University of Washington

GheeButtersnaps

'14

Computer Science

3.8
B+

From a Commuter Standpoint

As a commuter it's not as easy to socialize it would be in a dorm setting, so for the full 'college experience' I would dorm. There are plenty of places of interest on campus, including food, the IMA gym, and shops.

Feb 08, 2012

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Campus Housing at University of Washington

taoshima

'15

Molecular Biology

2.3
C

Living as a Freshman at the Univeristy of Washington

As a freshman at the University of Washington, my first quarter here was definitely a great learning experience. However, living on campus was definitely not the best option I could have chosen. I live in the all freshman dorm known as Lander. Although very convenient and social, it also has many negative aspects. If you are one to go to bed early, good luck getting past the noisy people who are still up at 2am in the morning being loud. The bathrooms are unfortunately disgusting. The toilets of the girl's restroom are many times flooded or not flushed. The showers are littered with hair and often times do not even give sufficient hot water. The rooms are mainly triples and are tiny when you live with two other people. The dining on campus is definitely not one of the best either. The cafeteria under my dorm does not serve very tasty food although they claim it to be healthy for you (although I don't see how pizza and hamburgers could possibly be healthy). All around campus you could find junk food, fast food, and just plain unhealthy eating habits. Living on campus is definitely convenient because the dorms are very close to your classes and you live with your friends. The cost is some what high for a cramped up little dorm room but the convenience makes the cost worth it. Although the dorm and dining at the University of Washington isn't the best, the university as a whole is truly exceptional.

Jan 17, 2012

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dawgs21

'14

Sociology

2.3
C

Live Off Campus!

They have built three brand new dorms since I lived on campus so I will rate for the old ones, which were horrible! They charge an incredible amount for the residential halls while you can find off campus housing for much less and still have the "college experience" of shared housing.

Dec 22, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

Room Types
  • Cluster rooms, where a group of less than 10 students share a cluster with a single bathroom
  • Doubles
  • Singles
  • Triples
Bed Types Twin extra-long, some lofts, some bunk beds
What You Get
  • Cable TV
  • Equipment checkout
  • Ethernet access
  • Laundry facilities
  • Local telephone service
  • Mail delivery
  • Recycling
  • Replacement keys
  • Room change requests
  • Smoke-free environment
  • Stamps
Also Available
  • Apartments for married or single students
  • Coed dorms
  • Fraternity/sorority housing
  • Special housing for disabled students
  • Special housing for international students
  • Substance-free housing
  • Theme housing

Cleaning Service

The custodial staff cleans the bathrooms, lounges, and hallways. Students are responsible for their own rooms.

Did You Know?

All UW residence halls are completely smoke-free. That includes balconies, public spaces, outside areas, and locations close to air supplies.

McMahon Hall is the largest of the UW residence halls with 1,050 students.

In 1876, Clara McCarty earned UW’s first diploma. McCarty Hall was named after her.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

2104 House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 31
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, singles
Special Features: Fully-equipped kitchen, living room with fireplace, dining room, TV den with cable, small library, laundry, bike storage, deck area. Board Optional Dining Plan available. For students age 19 and older.

Haggett Hall
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 814
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, singles
Special Features: Ethernet access, lounge with grand piano and fireplace, game equipment, photography darkroom facilities, large outdoor patio area. Business, International, and SAFE communities.

Hansee Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 336
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly upperclasmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: 24-hour quiet hall, Ethernet access, lounge with large-screen Tv, grand pianos and fireplaces. For students age 19 and older.

Lander Hall
Floors: 7
Number of Occupants: 839
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Activities center, fitness center, study rooms, large-screen TV room, covered basketball courts, Ethernet access, carpeted rooms, loftable and movable furniture. South Campus Academic Resource Center; Eleven 01 Café dining; First-Year Experience, Residential FIG, and Honors communities.

McCarty Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 710
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Lounge with table tennis and pool table, large study room, partially enclosed patio lounge, loftable and movable furniture in rooms, Ethernet access, carpeted floors. North Campus Academic Resource Center, Engineering and Honors communities, Ian's Domain Internet café.

McMahon Hall
Floors: 11
Number of Occupants: 1043
Bathrooms: Shared by cluster
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen and sophomores
Room Types: Doubles in clusters (four double rooms and a balcony)
Special Features: Ethernet access, large study room, music practice room with piano, fitness and game equipment, large outdoor patio overlooking Lake Washington and Cascade Mountains, covered basketball courts, large-screen TV lounge, photography darkroom. 8 at McMahon dining, Arts community, The Nook express market.

Mercer Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 450
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, singles
Special Features: Ethernet access, close to Terry Hall facilities, large-screen TV room, courtyard with volleyball court, coed floors, large recreational field, covered bike racks and storage. Close to The Ave and Burke-Gilman Trail.

Terry Hall
Floors: 11
Number of Occupants: 680
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Fitness center with machines and exercise space, activities center, darkroom, crafts room, saunas, game room, spacious lounge with large fireplace, study rooms, Ethernet access, carpeted rooms, loftable and movable furniture. Eleven 01 Café dining, Pre-Health Sciences community.

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Stevens Court Apartments
Floors: 4
Number of Units: 310
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Four- to six-bedroom apartments (singles, doubles)
Special Features: Small-group apartment-style living, fully furnished, full kitchens, open over breaks, satellite TV, community center, laundry, recreation room, loftable and movable furniture.

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