South Cooper Hall

Cooper Hall is named after Anna M Cooper. From 1879 to1882, Anna M Cooper, lady principle for the Pennsylvania State College, taught courses in Domestic Economy. In 1907 Penn State created a formal Department of Home Economics, which because a school in 1949 and is a historical component of today's College of Health and Human Development.

Cooper Hall, originally built in 1957 and renovated in 2014, is an updated version of a traditional residence hall providing students modern amenities and conveniences, such as climate-control. The building features a laundry room, living area spaces, kitchen, meeting rooms, and study spaces. Cooper Hall offers coed housing, and bedrooms feature flexible furniture that allows students to arrange their room in a number of different ways. The building offers multiple private, single-user bathrooms located on the floor that are shared by all residents. Cooper Hall is located in South Halls and near the White BuildingHUB-Robeson Center, and is in close proximity to downtown State College.

Redifer Commons supports students living in South Halls.

Building Amenities

Housing Area

South Halls

Building Type

Renovated

Room Types

Single, Double

Living Arrangements

Gender Inclusive (Upperclass), Upperclass Students

Population

126
Air Conditioning
Computer Lab (Commons Building)
Elevator
Kitchen
Laundry
Meeting Room
Single User Bathroom
Study Lounge
TV Lounge
Vending
WiFi
South Cooper TV room

Building Common Areas

Each floor features a suite containing a living room,  kitchen, and study space.

South Cooper restroom

Bathroom Configuration

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")
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")
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south renovated student room
Two students in residence hall room

Room Types

Cooper Hall offers all double-occupancy rooms 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.

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

Building Floor Plans

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Cooper Hall Common Area Space

Each floor features a living room, kitchen, and study space. 

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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

The majority of rooms are double-occupancy rooms, which feature flexible furniture that allows students to arrange their room in a number of different ways.

Supplemental Room

A supplemental room houses four to six students.