Hillcrest Residence Hall is home to 823 residents and is located on the west side of campus. 

Hillcrest hall hosts Hillcrest Market Place and Grand Avenue Market. This hall also has a variety of lounge/study spaces, a fitness center, and is adjacent to the health sciences part of campus. 

Who lives here?
  • Co-ed
  • Honors students
  • First-year students
  • Returning students
  • Transfer students
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Physical address

25 Byington Road
Iowa City, IA 52242
319-335-9170

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Mailing address

[Your name]
100 Hillcrest Hall, Room #
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242

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Front desk

7 a.m-2 a.m. / 7 days a week

Getting around

There are several ways to get around campus, the Iowa City area and even get out of town. University of Iowa Parking and Transportation provides more information about Cambus, parking, bikes, ridesharing, safe rides and more.

  • Walk to IMU: 10 minutes
  • Walk to Kinnick Stadium: 9 minutes
  • Walk to downtown: 15 minutes
  • Cambus: Blue, Red and Interdorm arrive every 10-12 minutes during business hours
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Furnishings

  • Closet
  • Desk and chair
  • Drawer space
  • Ethernet internet jack (cord not provided)
  • Pre-lofted beds
  • Recycling containers
  • Telephone jack (phone and cord not provided)
  • Window curtains
  • Extra long twin bed (36 inches x 80 inches)

Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Cambus service
  • Convenience store
  • DeviceNet
  • Fitness center
  • Fully furnished
  • ITC print station
  • Laundry
  • Market Place
  • Multipurpose room/lounge/study space
  • Outdoor basketball hoops nearby
  • ResNet
  • University-supplied kitchens
  • Utilities included
  • Wireless internet

Rates

2025–26 rates

Single 
Per semester - $5,432.50

Single with private bathroom
Per semester - $7,118.50

Double 
Per semester - $4,194.00

Double with private bathroom
Per semester - $5,197.50

Triple
Per semester - $3,544.00

Triple with private bathroom
Per semester - $4,217.00

Quad 
Per semester - $3,081.50

Quad with private bathroom
Per semester - $3,585.50

Quad studio
Per semester - $4,077.50

 

Floor plans and 3D view

Single

One room is occupied by one resident. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms. The contract length is fall/spring. This is a typical single room. Please note, room layout and size may vary. We will add updated floor plans after construction is complete. 

Double

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One room is occupied by two residents. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms. The contract length is fall/spring. This is a typical double room. Please note, room layout and size may vary. We will add updated floor plans after construction is complete. 

Triple

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One bedroom is occupied by three residents. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms. The contract length is fall/spring. This is a typical triple room. Please note, room layout and size may vary in the triples throughout Hillcrest. 

Quad

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One bedroom is occupied by four residents. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms. The contract length is fall/spring. This is a typical quad room. Please note, room layout and size may vary in the quads throughout Hillcrest. 

Double with bath

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One room is occupied by two residents. The bathroom is shared by the two residents and they are responsible for cleaning the bathroom. The contract length is fall/spring. This is a typical double room. Please note, this is a representation and not an exact replica. Size may vary. 

Restroom types

This hall has single-user and private restroom types.

Single-user

A single-user restroom is a restroom that is designed for one person at a time. As you enter the restroom, you will see a sink, a toilet and a shower for your use, all behind a locking door. Single-user restrooms are open to residents of any gender.

Private

A private restroom has a bathroom with a toilet, sink and shower behind a closed door. This bathroom is used only by the residents of the room and they are responsible for cleaning. 

Single-user

Private

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Ayana Williams

Ayana Williams

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Hall coordinator
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Ritah Mudhungu

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Assistant hall coordinator
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Mary Michel

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Office Administrator

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