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.

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

 

Building Floor Plans

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First Floor

Second Floor 

Rates

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

Meet Our Staff

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Gerard "Gerry" McLaughlin smiling for the camera

Gerard "Gerry" McLaughlin

Manager
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Jenny Shaffer

Coordinator

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