Brumbaugh Hall
Brumbaugh Hall was named after Martin Grove Brumbaugh, the 26th Governor of Pennsylvania (1915-1919). He is frequently referred to as M.G. Brumbaugh, as is common in the Brumbaugh family. He was president of Juniata College and the first education commissioner for Puerto Rico.
Brumbaugh Hall, originally built in 1966 and renovated in 2019, is an updated version of a traditional residence hall providing students modern amenities and conveniences, such as climate-control. Brumbaugh Hall is located in the towers quad in the northwest corner of the East Housing area and in close proximity to the The Arboretum at Penn State, Palmer Museum of Art, Intramural (IM) Building, McCoy Natatorium, and Penn State Berkey Creamery.
Findlay and Johnston Commons Buildings support students living in East Halls.
Building Amenities
Housing Area
Building Type
RenovatedRoom Types
Double, QuadLiving Arrangements
First-Year Students, Gender Inclusive (First-Year), Living Learning Community (LLC)Population
Building Common Areas
The ground floor and lower level feature a living room, kitchen, laundry room, study space, quiet/wellness room, and a knowledge station. The building offers coed housing, and bedrooms feature flexible furniture that allows students to arrange their room in a number of different ways.
Bathrooms
Each floor offers multiple individual, single-user bathrooms. Each bathroom offers a toilet, shower, and sink. A student can use any vacant bathroom. Additional sinks are located in the hallway.
Room Amenities
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. NO stick-on, removable wall paper. NO furniture modifications; nothing screwed or nailed into furniture. NO LED tape lights.
Room & Furnishings Dimensions
| Item | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room | 14' | 11'9" to 12'4" | 7' 4" |
| Bed | 83" | 39" | 40" (adjustable) |
| Desk | 36" | 24" | 29" |
| Two-Drawer Dresser (2 each) | 36" | 23" | 16" |
| Wardrobe | 36" | 24" | 78" |
| Refrigerator/Microwave | 20" | 18" | 44" |
| Window | - | 6'10" | 4'4" |
Recommended rug size: 6' x 9'
Measurements are approximate. The dimensions, furnishings, and color of rooms may vary in appearance. Some furnishings are attached to the floor or wall. All closets have doors.
Room Types
Brumbaugh Hall offers all double-occupancy rooms and one quad room on each floor.
Housing Room Rates
Housing and food charges are posted to the student's LionPATH account at the beginning of summer (if applicable), fall, and spring semesters. The Office of the Bursar manages billing statements and processing payments.
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brumbaugh Hall | Double | 2 | $4,638 | $4,638 |
| Brumbaugh Hall | Quad | 4 | $4,156 | $4,156 |
| Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brumbaugh Hall | Double | 2 | $4,503 | $4,503 |
| Brumbaugh Hall | Supplemental | 4 | $3,602 | $3,602 |
Building Floor Plans
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Living Learning Communities
First Year Communications
First-year students interested or enrolled in the College of Communications may select this Living Learning Community. Students will benefit from numerous activities to help them understand the opportunities and resources in the College of Communications. Residents will explore Communications majors, learn about professional development opportunities, and receive guidance from College staff members. A focus on career exploration, multicultural understanding, and service further addresses the needs of students exploring their options in this multidisciplinary field. Increased faculty interaction and academic support are benefits for residents in this community.
- Open to first-year students in the College of Communications and Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) who have an interest in the field of Communications. Preference is given to those currently enrolled in the College of Communications.
View 360 Room Tour
Discover your future home with this 360-degree photo of a double-occupancy residence hall room designed for residents.
Picture Gallery
Brumbaugh Hall Common Area Space
The ground floor and lower level feature a living room, kitchen, laundry room, study space, quiet/wellness room, and a knowledge station. The building offers coed housing, and bedrooms feature flexible furniture that allows students to arrange their room in a number of different ways.
Individual, Private-Use Bathrooms
Each floor offers multiple individual, single-user bathrooms. Each bathroom offers a toilet, shower, and sink. A student can use any vacant bathroom. Additional sinks are located in the hallway.
Double Room
Quad Room
A quad is one large room for 4 students. One larger MicroFridge unit is provided to provide additional floor space.
Room diagrams are artistic renderings of representative rooms and may not reflect actual furniture or finishes.
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