McKean Hall
McKean Hall, built in 1964 and renovated in 2018, is an updated version of a traditional residence hall providing students modern amenities and conveniences, such as climate-control. The ground floor features a living room, kitchen, laundry room, meeting room, study space, 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. McKean Hall offers multiple private, single-user bathrooms located on the floor that are shared by all residents. McKean Hall is located in the southeast quad of the East Housing area and in close proximity to the The Arboretum at Penn State, Palmer Museum of Art, Intramural (IM) Building, Field Hockey Complex, Pegula Ice Arena, Nittany Lion Softball Park and Beard Field, and Penn State Berkey Creamery. The Findlay-Johnston Commons supports students living in East Halls.
McKean Hall was named after Thomas McKean, the 2nd Governor of Pennsylvania (1799-1808).

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Building Type
RenovatedRoom Types
Double, Triple, QuadLiving Arrangements
First-Year Students, Gender Inclusive (First-Year)Building Amenities
Room Furnishings
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 furniture modifications; nothing screwed or nailed into furniture. NO LED tape lights.
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Room Details
Room & Furnishing Dimensions
Item | Length | Width | Height |
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Room - regular double | 14' 11" | 12' 5" | 7'1" |
Room - oblong double | 23' | 7'10" | 7'1" |
Room - regular triple | 17'2" | 16" | 7'1" |
Room - supplemental quad | 25' | 17' | 7'1" |
Bed | 83" | 39" | 40" (adjustable) |
Two-Drawer unit | 36" | 23" | 16" |
Desk | 36" | 24" | 29" |
Refrigerator/Microwave | 20" | 18" | 44" |
Wardrobe Closet | 40" | 24" | 78" |
Window | 5'10" | 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.
Building Floor Plans
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Housing Room Rates
Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
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McKean Hall | Double | 2 | $4,638 | $4,638 |
McKean Hall | Quad | 4 | $4,156 | $4,156 |
McKean Hall | Supplemental | 4 | $3,710 | $3,710 |
McKean Hall | Triple | 3 | $4,156 | $4,156 |
Residence Hall | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
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McKean Hall | Double | 2 | $4,503 | $4,503 |
McKean Hall | Supplemental | 4 | $3,602 | $3,602 |
McKean Hall | Triple | 3 | $4,035 | $4,035 |