Eastern Washington University plans $50 million residence hall

The project would house 350 to 400 students and replace Dryden Hall.

Mike Kennedy

March 6, 2026

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The new residence hall will replace Dryden Hall.
Construction is planned to begin in early 2027, with student move-in scheduled for the 2028-29 academic year.
The project budget is $50.2 million, providing 350 to 400 beds for students.

Eastern Washington University has announced plans to build a residence hall to replace the dormant Dryden Hall.

The Columbian reports that the $50.2 million project would provide 350 to 400 new beds on the Cheney campus. Officials hope to begin construction in early 2027 and for students to move into the facility for the 2028-29 school year.

The building would replace Dryden Hall, which was built 61 years ago. The new hall would be added to the university's six university-owned residential properties, four traditional residence halls and two apartment complexes.

The architect is NAC Architecture.

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Mike Kennedy

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Mike Kennedy has been writing about education for American School & University since 1999. He also has reported on schools and other topics for The Chicago Tribune, The Kansas City Star, The Kansas City Times and City News Bureau of Chicago. He is a graduate of Michigan State University.