Cooper Hall was built in 1957 and renovated in 2014 to provide students with modern amenities and conveniences including air conditioning. Unlike traditional residence halls, these buildings offer students private, single-user bathrooms in the hallway area that are shared by the floor. Similar to a home, each bathroom is privately used by one individual. Additional sinks are located near the bathrooms to provide quick, easy use. Each floor features a suite that includes a kitchen. Buildings can be coed by room (each room is a single-gender, but may be next to a room of opposite gender). Cooper is located in close proximity to downtown, the White Building, and the HUB.  

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A well-organized dorm room with wooden furniture and storage.

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Discover your future home with this 360-degree photo of the residence hall room designed for residents. Explore the space, plan your college life, and find answers to your housing questions. We look forward to welcoming you to campus and starting your college journey!

Housing Area

South Halls

Building Type

Renovated

Room Types

Single, Double

Living Arrangements

Gender Inclusive (Upperclass), Upperclass Students

Population

126

Building Amenities

Air Conditioning
Computer Lab (Commons Building)
Elevator
Kitchen
Laundry
Meeting Room
Single User Bathroom
Study Lounge
TV Lounge
Vending
WiFi

 

 

Room Furnishings

Adjustable Height Bed (30-36")
Bulletin Board
Desk
Desk Chair
Dresser
Hallway/Door Bulletin Board
MicroFridge
Mirror - Full Length
Moveable Furniture
Roller Shades
Trash Can
Vinyl Plank / Laminate Flooring
Wardrobe
WiFi
XL Twin Mattress (80")

Room Decoration Guidelines

Students interested in hanging decorations in this hall should use this recommended material: thumbtacks (less than 20). Other material (wall-safe tape, poster putty, etc.) is NOT recommended due to the potential damage to the walls. 

Room Diagrams

Room diagrams are artistic renderings of representative rooms and may not reflect actual furniture or finishes.

Room & Furnishing Dimensions

Room & Furnishing Dimensions
Item Length Width Height
Room 15' 12' 7'3"
Bed 85" 39.5" 4'8" (adjustable)
Mattress 80" 36" 8"
Desk 3' 2' 2'6"
Refrigerator/Microwave 1' 8" 1'9" 44"
Wardrobe 2' 3'4" 6'4"
Door - 2'6" 7'1"
Window - 4'6" or 6' 4'
Chair 1'6" 1'6" 2'
Dresser
(2 per student)
1'7" 2'6" 1' 3"

Recommended rug size: 9' x 12'

Measurements are approximate. The dimensions, furnishings and color of rooms may vary in appearance. All beds are height adjustable.

Building Floor Plans

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Housing Room Rates

Rates for 2025-26
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Cooper Hall Double 2 $4,638 $4,638
Cooper Hall Single 1 $6,029 $6,029
Cooper Hall Supplemental 4 $3,710 $3,710
Rates for 2024-25
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Cooper Hall Double 2 $4,503 $4,503
Cooper Hall Single 1 $5,853 $5,853

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