University of Wisconsin–Madison

Lowell Center

610 Langdon Street | Madison, WI 53703 | Map

Digital drawing of Lowell Center

321 residents
Mixed coed floors
Singles, doubles, & triples with bathrooms
Opened 1961

Lowell offers beautiful views of Lake Mendota from its unique location near Memorial Union, Memorial Library, State Street, and the Wisconsin State Capitol. Rooms in Lowell are a mix of singles, doubles, and triples, each with a private bathroom. Lowell originally opened in 1961 as a private residence hall and also operated for many years as a campus hotel.

Lowell Center exterior

Related Pages

Lowell 2023 Best Room Contest finalists' room

Features

  • Nearest Dining: Rheta’s Market
  • Hall Desk: First Floor
  • Carpeting in Resident Rooms: Yes
  • Air Conditioning in Resident Rooms: Yes (windows in Lowell do not open)
  • Room Rate: High
  • Neighborhood: Southeast
  • Bathrooms Shared By: Room or rooms

Note: services and building amenities can vary by building and are subject to change.

Communities

Gender Inclusive Community logo

Gender Inclusive Theme Community

(part of one floor of Lowell)

This community provides a welcoming atmosphere to all students, with increased flexibility to meet the needs of  transgender, gender nonconforming, nonbinary, and LGBTQIA+ students and allies. Here, you’ll be able to select a housing assignment that is inclusive, safe, and comfortable.

Room Types

Single with Bathroom

  • Features: closet and dresser or wardrobe, bed, desk, desk chair, refrigerator, bathroom with shower or tub
  • Typical Dimensions: ~ 13′ 8″ x 3′ 4″ and 11′ 8″ x 10′ 5″

Double

With Bathroom

  • Features: closets and dressers or wardrobes, two beds, two desks, two desk chairs, refrigerator, bathroom with shower or tub
  • Typical Dimensions: ~ 16′ 1″ x 10′ 10″

With Shared Bathroom

  • Features: closets and dressers or wardrobes, two beds, two desks, two desk chairs, refrigerator, shared bathroom with shower
  • Typical Dimensions: ~ 14′ 4″ x 16′ 4″

Triple

Type A with Bathroom

  • Features: three beds, three wardrobes, three desks, three desk chairs, two refrigerators, closet with kitchenette, bathroom with shower
  • Small Room Typical Dimensions: ~ 19′ 7″ x 7′ 11″
  • Large Room Typical Dimensions: ~ 17′ 5″ x 11′ 0″

Type B with Bathroom

  • Features: closets and dressers or wardrobes, three beds, three desks, three desk chairs, two refrigerators, bathroom with shower or tub
  • Typical Dimensions: ~ 25′ 4″ x 10′ 3″

Note: room type layouts/dimensions shown are examples and approximate. Actual room layouts/dimensions vary.

Measurements

Residence Halls Furniture Measurements

Residence Halls Miscellaneous Measurements

Residence Halls Lofting Measurements

Note: rooms in some residence halls have mixed furniture. Measurements and dimensions may vary. Due to the variety of residence halls, rooms, furniture, closets, etc. in University Housing, we are unable to provide measurements for all possible situations and items. If the measurement you’re looking for isn’t shown on our website, we are unable to provide it at this time. Measurements for all residence halls can be found on the Inside Our Rooms page.

Rates

The projected annual rates listed below are per resident and include housing during fall and spring breaks (winter break housing is available for an additional fee). Most new residents are assigned to a double room. Costs are billed by semester, combined with the tuition bill. Students select from one of three dining plan options based on their eating habits and how much they plan to dine on campus. For a full listing of residence hall rates and what is included, visit our Billing & Rates page.

Total costs of UW–Madison University Residence Halls room and dining plan rates can be calculated by:

wdt_ID Dining Plan 2025-26 Dining Plan Rate / Semester 2025-26 Dining Plan Rate / Academic Year
1 Go10 2,050 4,100
2 Go14 2,300 4,600
3 GoUnlimited 2,900 5,800

Photos

Note: rooms in some residence halls have mixed furniture. Furniture, measurements, and dimensions may vary from what is shown.

Heating & Cooling

Tips

  • Try small adjustments first to avoid overheating/cooling
  • Do not push furniture, bedding, or belongings against convectors as this could block airflow
  • When in your room during the heating season, open curtains and blinds during the day to allow the sun to warm the room naturally and prevent air from being trapped against the window, and close them at night to decrease drafts — during the cooling season, do the reverse
  • Keep doors and windows closed when the heat or air conditioning is on
  • Consider using blankets and sweaters instead of turning up the heat
  • Open windows slightly for short periods of time to allow outside air to circulate
  • When possible, keep the room door open to promote air movement and introduce fresh air
  • Take wet clothing or towels to a laundry room to be washed/dried ASAP to reduce moisture
  • Run a fan to help circulate air
  • Fish tanks, plants, humidifiers, and diffusers can contribute to humidity/moisture levels in your room
  • Know how to use Moisture Absorbing Hangers in your room and make sure to replace them when they’re full. More information can be found in this document about Using Moisture Absorbing Hangers in Your Room.

Lowell Professional Staff

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