Brumbaugh Hall

Brumbaugh Exterior

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 StatePalmer Museum of Art,  Intramural (IM) BuildingMcCoy Natatorium, and Penn State Berkey Creamery.

Findlay and Johnston Commons Buildings support students living in East Halls.

Building Amenities

Housing Area

East Halls

Building Type

Renovated

Room Types

Double, Quad

Living Arrangements

First-Year Students, Gender Inclusive (First-Year), Living Learning Community (LLC)

Population

300
Air Conditioning
Computer Lab (Commons Building)
Elevator
Footwashing
Kitchen
Knowledge Station
Laundry
Meeting Room
Quiet/Wellness Lounge
Single User Bathroom
Study Lounge
TV Lounge
Vending
WiFi
Brumbaugh Lobby

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. 

Empty Bathroom Vanity Martin

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

Adjustable Height Bed (30-36")
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")
Renovated Student Room

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.

Rates for 2025-26
Residence Hall Room Type Occupancy Fall Spring
Residence Hall Brumbaugh Hall Room Type Double Occupancy 2 Fall $4,638 Spring $4,638
Residence Hall Brumbaugh Hall Room Type Quad Occupancy 4 Fall $4,156 Spring $4,156

Building Floor Plans

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Living Learning Communities

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 Students walking on campus

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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.