<p>Why would you need private bathrooms? Really, having a communal bathroom means shorter wait times for showers (you’ve got 20 people sharing 3 or 4 stalls, meaning one should almost always be open), you get facilities to clean up after you and your hall mates, and you get some social interaction. Especially for freshman, communal bathrooms just make more sense.</p>
<p>Well, I know at St John’s University, 2 dorm rooms are connected by 1 bathroom, so basically it’s like 6 people using it, or less, depending on how many people in your room.</p>
<p>I think if I were in a six person suite I would prefer a community bathroom. That is a lot of people to juggle getting ready in the morning.</p>