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Illinois State University Dorm Room Dimensions
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Illinois State University has room-dimension data for 1 residence hall. Published room sizes range from about 164 to 791 sq ft, with a median of 477 sq ft. Find exact width × length and square footage for each hall below, then preview your layout in the visualizer.
Cardinal Court
| Room type | Dimensions | Size |
|---|---|---|
| shared | — | 164 sq ft |
| single | — | 791 sq ft |
| Room type | Dimensions | Size |
|---|---|---|
| triple | — | 1026 sq ft |
| single | — | 1085 sq ft |
| private | — | 1342 sq ft |
What's included
- Dishwasher
- Oven (standard)
- Oven (ceramic top)
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Stacked Washer/Dryer
- All-in-One Washer/Dryer
- Thermostat (specifically page 5)
- Space under full-size bed: 20 inches
- Dresser: 30 inches wide x 23.75 inches deep x 30 inches tall 30″W × 23.8″D × 30″H
- Desk: 48 inches wide x 24 inches deep x 30 inches tall 48″W × 24″D × 30″H
- Space under twin XL bed: Adjustable, up to 31 inches
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Open the room visualizer →On-campus housing: 2026-27 rates & what's included
Room dimensions are only half the story — here is what Illinois State actually charges to live on campus, what shows up in the room before you unpack, and the appliance rules that decide what you can bring.
Heads up — this school breaks the usual rules
- Personal microwaves are prohibited in residence hall rooms — ISU provides them in common areas only. Cardinal Court apartments already include one.
- Do not buy curtains or blinds. Blinds are installed and students may not add their own window coverings.
- Fridges are capped at 4.5 cubic feet and 1.5 running amps, and ISU neither rents nor supplies them. Drip coffee makers are banned; single-serve pod machines are fine.
Buying the standard college checklist here will waste money — check your building first.
Rates by residence hall
| Residence hall | Style | 2026-27 rate |
|---|---|---|
| Watterson Towers 28-story high-rise for first- and second-years; singles $4,489/sem. | Traditional | $3,373/sem double ($6,746/yr) |
| Tri-Towers (Wilkins, Haynie, Wright) Three connected halls; bathroom designation varies by floor. | Traditional | $3,373/sem double; triples $2,867 |
| Hewett-Manchester Home to ISU's living-learning communities; gender-neutral bathrooms. | Suite | $4,556/sem double in suite |
| Cardinal Court Sophomores and transfers; full kitchen, meal plan optional. | Apartment | $5,765/sem (4x4 single) |
| Fell Ave & School St Apartments Lowest-cost university housing at ISU; upper-class and graduate students. | Apartment | $3,183/sem double ($6,366/yr) |
Rates compiled from the university's published housing rates, August 2026. Official rates page · Illinois State housing
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