Paxton House

Paxton House houses ten students in four bedrooms (two double-occupancy and two triple-occupancy bedrooms) and features a large semi-private bathroom suite, living room, and study area. A washer/dryer unit is provided in each apartment. Students living in this building are required to purchase the Campus Meal Plan.

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A neatly organized dorm room with two beds, appliances, and personal items.

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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

Capital Village

Building Type

Suites

Room Types

Suite 4 Bedroom/8 Person

Living Arrangements

First-Year Students

Population

41

Area Amenities

Air Conditioning
Study Lounge
WiFi

 

 

Apartment Amenities

Coffee Table
Couch
Kitchen Table & Chairs
Personal / En Suite Bathroom
Study Area
Washer & Dryer

 

 

Room Furnishings

Desk
Desk Chair
Dresser
Wardrobe
XL Twin Mattress (80")

Room Diagrams

Room & Furnishing Dimensions

Item Length Width Height
Desk 42.5" 30" 30"
Dresser 31" 21" 21"
Wardrobe 36" 24" 6' 6"

 

Building Floor Plans

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First Floor

Second Floor 

Rates

Rates for 2025-26
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Paxton House Double Occupancy Bedroom 8 $5,000 $5,000
Paxton House Triple Occupancy Bedroom 10 $4,647 $4,647
Rates for 2024-25
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Paxton House Double Occupancy Bedroom 8 $5,043 $5,043
Paxton House Triple Occupancy Bedroom 10 $4,545 $4,545

Meet Our Staff

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Photo of Gerard "Gerry" McLaughlin

Gerard "Gerry" McLaughlin

Manager
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Jenny Shaffer

Coordinator

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