Pennypacker Hall

Pennypacker Exterior

Pennypacker Hall was named after Samuel W. Pennypacker, the 23rd Governor of Pennsylvania (1903-1907).

Pennypacker Hall, originally 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. Pennypacker Hall offers multiple private, single-user bathrooms located on the floor that are shared by all residents. Pennypacker Hall is located in the southeast quad of the East Housing area and in close proximity to the The Arboretum at Penn StatePalmer Museum of Art,  Intramural (IM) BuildingField Hockey ComplexPegula Ice Arena, Nittany Lion Softball Park and Beard Field, 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, Triple, Quad

Living Arrangements

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

Population

307
Air Conditioning
Elevator
Kitchen
Knowledge Station
Laundry
Meeting Room
Single User Bathroom
Study Lounge
TV Lounge
Vending
WiFi

Room Amenities

Adjustable Height Bed (30-36")
Desk
Desk Chair
Hallway/Door Bulletin Board
MicroFridge
Mirror - Full Length
Moveable Furniture
Roller Shades
Trash Can
Vinyl Plank / Laminate Flooring
Wardrobe
WiFi
XL Twin Mattress (80")

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 Pennypacker Hall Room Type Double Occupancy 2 Fall $4,638 Spring $4,638
Residence Hall Pennypacker Hall Room Type Quad Occupancy 4 Fall $4,156 Spring $4,156
Residence Hall Pennypacker Hall Room Type Triple Occupancy 3 Fall $4,156 Spring $4,156

Building Floor Plans

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Living Learning Communities

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Military girl with Nittany Lion

Joint Service ROTC Housing

Students with the ambition to become officers in the Armed Services can live surrounded by like-minded individuals fostering both personal and professional growth and development. Residents benefit from the mentoring of both upper-class students and the ROTC staff while living in an environment where respect, integrity, duty, honor, and the rest of the military's core values are part of the atmosphere.