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UW · North Campus, University of Washington, Seattle campus · Built 1961

McMahon Hall

Traditional residence hall · Double room & Single room rooms · shared (per suite) bathrooms

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Year built
1961
◆ DormIQ verdict · based on research data

McMahon Hall has been standing on North Campus, University of Washington, Seattle Campus since 1961, which means it predates most of its current residents by a few decades and has the character to prove it. McMahon Hall is a University of Washington residence hall in North Campus that was built in 1959. It has shared bathrooms and a mix of single, double, and triple rooms. The consistent bright spot students mention: the in-building dining option and north campus location are frequently viewed as convenient for daily student life.

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  • ●people who want semi-private without paying for private

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  • ●people who expect everything to work on the first try
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Convenience

The in-building dining option and North Campus location are frequently viewed as convenient for daily student life.

Social_environment

Students often describe McMahon as social and convenient because of the dining hall and central North Campus location, but the older building style and shared facilities are less appealing to some.

Building_condition

People tend to see it as an older dorm with practical benefits rather than a modern residence hall. Reviews commonly focus on age, layout, and communal bathrooms.

The facts

McMahon Hall

McMahon Hall is a University of Washington residence hall in North Campus that was built in 1959. It has shared bathrooms and a mix of single, double, and triple rooms. The building includes dining and other common residence hall amenities, which makes it convenient despite its older design.

Year built1961
Room typesDouble room, Single room
BathroomsShared (per suite)
Source · hfs.uw.edu · verified May 2026
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