Alderson Broaddus is a residential university by design. Our Residence Life staff — six full-time professional staff and 18 trained student Resident Assistants — believe that the residential experience is not an add-on to college but a core part of it. Living down the hall from your classmates is how friendships are made, how late-night ideas turn into senior theses, how 3 AM crises become 4 AM problem-solving sessions, and how you discover that the kid you sat next to in chemistry on day one is the person you want standing next to you at your wedding ten years later.
Every residential community at AB has live-in professional staff and trained student leaders. Every floor has a designated quiet hour and 24/7 study space. Every residence hall is a short walk from the Crim Dining Commons, the Pickett Library, and the Funkhouser Auditorium. And every Battler is welcome to make their room as much like home as they need.
Our beloved 1979 residence hall is the heart of the freshman year. Traditional double rooms, shared bath on each wing, community kitchen, and the storied front porch where new Battlers first meet. Resident Assistants live on every floor; first-year seminars meet in the lounge.
Capacity: 220 students · Annual rate: $5,180 · Meal plan: Unlimited required
Renovated in 2021 with geothermal HVAC. Two-bedroom suites with shared private bath, lounge on every floor, and the best valley views on campus. Quiet upper floors and a 24/7 study lounge in the basement.
Capacity: 180 students · Annual rate: $5,820 · Meal plan: 14-meal optional
Four-person apartments with full kitchens, living rooms, and in-unit laundry. Reserved for seniors and PA students. Each unit has private bedrooms — the closest thing to off-campus living without leaving College Hill.
Capacity: 96 students · Annual rate: $6,940 · Meal plan: Block 80 optional
16-resident living-learning community for Honors Program scholars. Weekly faculty dinners, a private library, and dedicated programming with visiting lecturers and professors-in-residence.
Capacity: 16 students · Annual rate: $5,580 · Meal plan: Unlimited required
Two-person suites within Priestley Hall reserved for upperclass students. Smaller, quieter community with a focus on academic and professional preparation. Walk-in closets and study desks.
Capacity: 38 students · Annual rate: $6,200 · Meal plan: 14-meal optional
14-resident themed community for students committed to weekly community service. Partners with Habitat for Humanity, Battlers Against Hunger, and the Tygart Valley Food & Farm Coalition.
Capacity: 14 students · Annual rate: $5,580
| Residence | Style | Class Year | Annual Rate | Meal Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestley Residence Hall | Traditional Double | 1st & 2nd Year | $5,180 | Unlimited Required |
| Priestley Hall | Suite (4-person) | 2nd–4th Year | $5,820 | 14-meal optional |
| Kincaid Apartments | Apartment | 4th Year & Grad | $6,940 | Block 80 optional |
| Honors House | Themed Community | All Honors Students | $5,580 | Unlimited Required |
| Battler Heritage Suites | Suite (2-person) | 3rd–4th Year | $6,200 | 14-meal optional |
| Mission & Service House | Themed Community | All Class Years | $5,580 | Unlimited Required |
| Single Room Premium | Any building | Limited availability | +$1,400 | — |
Housing applications open March 1 for returning students. First-year housing assignments mailed in late June.
Most first-year students are assigned to Priestley Hall by default; preferences (quiet floor, substance-free floor, themed living) can be indicated on the housing form due July 1. The Residence Life team uses a roommate-matching survey developed in partnership with the Wellness Center to pair compatible students.
Returning students participate in the spring housing-selection lottery. Lottery numbers are drawn by class standing (seniors first, then juniors, sophomores). Students with documented accessibility needs have priority placement throughout the year.
Each room comes with a twin XL bed, a desk and chair, a dresser, and a closet. Students bring linens, decorations, lamps, and personal items. The Residence Life team publishes a recommended packing list each summer; the Battler Bookstore stocks bedding bundles and dorm essentials.
If you have questions about housing — preferences, accessibility, mental-health concerns, roommate conflicts, or anything else — the Residence Life office in Withers 102 is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Email [email protected] or call (304) 457-6321.
