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On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 5,695
Average Housing Costs $8,528
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus 90%
Number of Dormitories 27
Best Dorms
  • Branscomb Quad
  • Carmichael Towers
  • The Commons
Worst Dorms
  • Cole
  • Kissam Quad
  • Tolman

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Most Vanderbilt students are required to live on campus for their entire college careers. With the advent of The Commons, the residential living and learning community for all first-year students, all freshmen (as well as a faculty member in each building) live together in the recently built or renovated dorms on Peabody. All freshmen are now assigned doubles in the same part of campus, so there are no discrepancies or advantages between the buildings.

While the freshmen are pampered in their dorms on Peabody, the rest of the student body is, for the most part, left to fend for themselves with what’s left. In particular, the sophomores and juniors get the raw end of the deal, living in what was the original freshman housing: Branscomb, if you are lucky; Vandy-Barnard; and in the worst case, Kissam, a housing assignment that has been adopted into the Vanderbilt vernacular as “Kisslammed.” Not many seniors are granted off-campus housing, but luckily there is not a real need for it. Since Vanderbilt housing works on a seniority-based point system, as a senior, you will have no trouble receiving the housing you desire.
 

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Campus Housing at Vanderbilt University

jgitt7

Human Resources Management '13

3.8
B+

Housing

Housing is always being improved, and the options available are good for the most part. However, the university is definitely investing a lot of money into building better upperclassmen housing, so if you're graduating high school in 2013 or later, you're in great shape.

Apr 07, 2012

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Campus Housing at Vanderbilt University

daceykp

Child Development '14

3.8
B+

Spoiled as Freshmen

The Commons (freshman campus built in 2008) are by far the nicest dorms I've seen at any school, and we are so spoiled to get to live there as freshmen. And while upperclassmen dorms are outdated, I loved living in the sophomore Branscomb quad because you are at the heart of campus and completely connected to every dorm there. Also, half the rooms are connected with bathrooms which is great. They are now rebuilding the other half of sophomore housing, so that will be great when its finished but will create some problems until then. Junior/senior housing in Towers is great because its suite-style with own bathrooms, kitchens, and a main room. Morgan/Lewis upperclassmen housing is nice suites also, just in a worse location.

Dec 19, 2011

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Campus Housing at Vanderbilt University

rita11127

Chemistry '14

3.8
B+

Expensive and Same Price for Each Kind of Housing

expensive. Good housing for freshman but the ones for upperclassmen vary in quality.

Oct 07, 2011

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User rating for Vanderbilt University - Campus Housing is 4.6 out of 5 based on 19 user reviews.

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Facts

Room Types
  • 10-person houses
  • 2- and 3-person apartments
  • 4-person townhouses
  • 6-person suites
  • Doubles
  • Singles
Bed Types
  • Bunkable and loftable beds
  • Extra-long twin
What You Get
  • Bed
  • Bookshelf
  • Closet
  • Desk and chair
  • Dresser
  • Mattress
  • Mirror
  • Phone line
  • Waste bin
  • Wireless Internet

Cleaning Service

Yes

Did You Know? The vast majority of Vanderbilt students live on campus for all four years.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Barnard Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 122
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: At Barnard, there’s a small market, Nectar, in the basement, specializing in organic foods.

Carmichael Towers East Tower I
Floors: 14
Number of Occupants: 300
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: The lower two floors contain study areas, lounges, recreation rooms, a 24-hour information desk, and meeting rooms. The complex has a laundry facility and a Varsity Market conveniently located on the first floor.

Carmichael Towers East Tower II
Floors: 14
Number of Occupants: 308
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: The lower two floors contain study areas, lounges, recreation rooms, a 24-hour information desk, and meeting rooms. The complex has a laundry facility and a Varsity Market conveniently located on the first floor.

Carmichael Towers West Tower IV
Floors: 14
Number of Occupants: 308
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: The lower two floors contain study areas, lounges, recreation rooms, a 24-hour information desk, and meeting rooms. The complex has a laundry facility and a food court conveniently located on the first floor.

Carmichael Towers West Towers III
Floors: 14
Number of Occupants: 327
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: The lower two floors contain study areas, lounges, recreation rooms, a 24-hour information desk, and meeting rooms. The complex has a laundry facility and a food court conveniently located on the first floor.

Chaffin Place
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 192
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Chaffin is right across the street from the Student Rec Center. It is convenient to most other athletic facilities on campus, as well. They also have central air. It’s part of Highland Quadrangle.

Crawford House
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 150
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Opened in 2006, Crawford has multiple study rooms, laundry facilities, music practice rooms, and a common kitchen

Currey Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: At Currey, a staff member resides on each floor. The lobby also has a television viewing area and two separate study areas. A typical room measures 12’6” x 8’5”. It’s part of Kissam Quadrangle.

Dyer Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: At Dyer, a staff member resides on each floor. Dyer also has an information desk which is staffed 16 hours a day, Monday through Friday, and 24 hours a day on weekends. It’s part of Kissam Quadrangle.

East Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 186
Bathrooms: Private (floors 1 and 2), shared by floors (floors 3-6)
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: East Hall provides modern features in a classic structure. Recently renovated, the building contains a study/TV lounge and a kitchen on the second floor

Gillette Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 225
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Mostly doubles (one triple)
Special Features: At Gillette, there’s a large formal lounge, a laundry room, and a large kitchen on the first floor. It’s part of Peabody.

Hank Ingram House
Floors: 7
Number of Occupants: 290
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Ingram was opened in August of 2008 and features laundry facilities, music practice rooms, several study lounges, and two seminar rooms.

Hemingway Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: The first floor at Hemingway includes some residential space and the maintenance equipment for the building, as well as vending machines located in room 119. It’s part of Kissam Quadrangle.

Kissam Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 85
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: Kissam offers a chill atmosphere and there’s a courtyard with a charcoal grill out front. It’s part of Kissam Quadrangle.

Lewis House/Morgan House
Floors: 11
Number of Occupants: 100
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Efficiencies, singles, doubles
Special Features: A 24-hour, 7-day-a-week information desk is located in Lewis House, and serves the entire Highland Quadrangle area. There’s a market located in the basement. They also both have ceramic-tile bathrooms.

Lupton House
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 292
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Lupton offers easy access to sporting events and the Recreation Center, as well as to dining and classroom facilities. It’s part of Branscomb Quadrangle.

Mayfield Place
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 200
Bathrooms: Shared by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: Rooms at Mayfield consist of a common area, two baths, a microwave, a 21-inch stove, a sink, and a full-size refrigerator. All are fully carpeted and air conditioned. It’s part of Highland Quadrangle.

McGill Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 102
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: This is the headquarters of the McGill Project—a joint venture with the Department of Philosophy. It’s part of Alumni Lawn

McTyeire International House
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 97
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Single
Special Features: International dining room and Language Program headquarters. It’s part of Alumni Lawn

Memorial hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 108
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Memorial Hall was recently renovated and now has seminar rooms, study rooms, and music practice rooms.

Mims Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: Mims offers a spacious lobby that has a lounge and a television viewing area. The typical room measures 12’6” x 8’5”. It’s part of Kissam Quadrangle.

Murray House
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 150
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Opened in 2007, Murray has multiple study rooms, laundry facilities, music practice rooms, tiled bedrooms, and a common kitchen.

North Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 186
Bathrooms: Private (floors 1 and 2), shared by floors (floors 3-6)
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples (mostly doubles)
Special Features: North Hall features numerous study rooms and a large, sunlit atrium on the 6th floor.

Reinke Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: Reinke has five rooms that allow for private study. Of the five rooms, one is a seminar room that has a seating capacity of 24 to accomodate classes and large study sessions. It’s part of Kissam Quadrangle.

Scales House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 128
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Scales offers doubles connected to one another by a private half bathroom.

Stambaugh House
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 162
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Opened in 2007, Stambaugh has multiple study rooms, laundry facilities, music practice rooms, tiled bedrooms, and a common kitchen.

Stapleton House
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 149
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Stapleton is home of the College Scholars Center, and also provides a formal lounge for all residents. It’s part of Branscomb Quadrangle.

Sutherland House
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 162
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Opened in 2006, Sutherland has multiple study rooms, laundry facilities, music practice rooms, tiled bedrooms, and a common kitchen.

Tolman Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 102
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Single, double
Special Features: Tolman has a Formal lounge, kitchen, seminar room. Tolman Hall was constructed shortly after World War II. It’s part of Alumni Lawn.

Vanderbilt Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 122
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Built in 1952, Barnard and Vanderbilt Halls are the last campus buildings of collegiate gothic design. Both have been completely renovated. It’s part of Alumni Lawn.

Vaughn House
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 149
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Vaughn offers easy access to sporting events and the Recreation Center, as well as to dining and classroom facilities. It’s part of Branscomb Quadrangle.

West Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 186
Bathrooms: Private (floors 1 and 2), shared by floors (floors 3-6)
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: West Hall offers a study lounge, two TV Lounges, a full-size kitchen, a multi-purpose room and laundry facilities on the first floor. It’s part of Peabody.

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