Purdue Dorms Ranked

Number 10

"Lived here in a 3 person high rise unit 2013-14 school year and friends lived in 2014-15 in 2 person low rise units so im well versed here. The units are indeed in nees of an update they are old but not awful. Had no major problems. They annoyance in my unit was the fridge blocked out kitchen light and needed a ruler to switch it on sometimes. The roominess was much appreciated compared to some of the other dorms although the ac doesnt really reach into the bedroom if yours is seperated.

The main complaint everyone says is the distance. Its not god awful and there is the bus that run right in front of it.

Id rather be here than most of the other dorms. Also enjoyed making my own meals." See all 4 reviews

Number 9

"While Aspire was basically my only option to choose from, I was really excited to move in here. With the full kitchen, living space, and washer and dryer in unit, it was a big step up from the average dorm. The amenities are very nice, and if anything broke, the maintenance people would show up the next day. The full kitchen is totally worth it if you like to cook some of your meals. The bathroom was very spacious, and I only shared it with one person. The bedroom had a full bed instead of a twin and had carpet instead of cold tile floor - definitely felt more like a bedroom than my dorm room ever did. The location is a little far, but it is a straight shot down State Street. My only complaints are that it got a little lonely because I didn't know my roommates and we would all just shut our bedroom doors and not talk to one another and that the walls are pretty thin, so you can hear your roommates watching tv or people talking in the hallway. If you have the money, I'd definitely recommend it because you get what you pay for. " See all 2 reviews

Number 8

"Pros:
- Very close to academic campus, only rival to closeness is probably Hawkins Hall.
- Cary NW, NE, East, and West have renovated rooms, with decently sized rooms, modern bathrooms, and easy to use air-conditioning and heating.
- Ford Dining Court directly across the street towards the Purdue watertower, and The Burrow is in Carry NE.
- Believe it or not (atleast for Cary NE, and probably the renovated buildings) the dorms are quiet.
- Many dorm/floor sponsored events during the semester.
Cons:
- Not enough Residence Hall parking at Cary. Plus you have to move your car when there is any games.
- Can by noisy during game days, but simply leaving the dorm during those times or actually just attending the games solves this issue.
- Arguably not enough washers/dryers, somewhat typical of all dorms.
- "Far" away from the centralized part of Residential Campus (3rd Street and around Earhart) ~15 min walk to Earhart.
- Cary South (Notorious for small rooms and being unairconditioned) " See all 11 reviews

Number 7

"I loved living in Earhart as a freshman! Everyone - from the students living in the dorm to the maintenance staff - was super welcoming and friendly. I loved studying in the open area on the first floor and that students there would just chill despite not knowing each other. To add, I'd say I experienced a more diverse community there compared to other dorms. I've had people from other dorms visit me and be a bit surprised with how diverse it is compared to their dorms. I was also very fortunate enough to have floor mates who maintained cleanliness in the communal bathrooms. The only cons I'd say is that closet space can be small, but that may just be a personal preference. Also, sometimes the driers in the laundry room wouldn't heat up and my clothes would still be damp after using them." See all 9 reviews

Number 6

"I lived in Shealy hall on the third floor. This building was my favorite of all the Windsor building, mainly because of the study area on the first floor. The recreational space in the basement was top-notch, despite the kitchenette being a little cruddy. The tunnels to get around the basements are a little sketch, but not that bad. There are only laundry rooms in two of the basements (Duhme and Vawter i think), so hauling your hamper to another building was a bit of a hike. My absolute favorite thing about Windsor had to be the workout room in Duhme. The equipment was relatively nice, there were plenty of weights and resistance bands, and as long as you didn’t go between 6 and 10pm you could oftentimes have the room to yourself.

Our room was a little narrow, but had a great little nook area that fit a 5ft futon perfectly. Almost all of the rooms in windsor have a different layout, so try to find a floorplan and choose your specific room. I’ve heard of people getting bugs in their rooms due to the age of the building, but my roommate and I only had one incident with a spider early on in the year. Our room also had a newer AC/heater, so that was pretty nice.

The bathrooms on my floor were ok. There was one private bathroom with it’s own shower, toilet, and sink and mirror, and I would wait to shower if that one wasn’t free. The other showers just had curtains (no stall doors) and were right across from a bank of windows, so it got super chilly in the winter." See all 4 reviews

Number 5

"I love the suite style dorms. The private bathroom really helped with my comfort level in the dorms and the rooms were spacious and air conditioned. The building is a little older and somewhat far from academic campus, but that never felt like much of a downside to me. Lounging areas and basement were really nice, and although the dining hall didn’t usually serve my favorite foods it was convenient for days i didn’t feel like leaving the building. This dining hall also has the option to purchase a to go box to leave the dining hall with food which was also very convenient for me." See all 7 reviews

Number 4

"After finishing my first year living at Meredith South, I think it is one of the best dorms to live at on campus. This year it was an all girls dorm. It’s new and modern with easily accessible amenities.

The rooms are spacious with a big room giving natural light. The view from the dorm on the back side is nice too because you can see third street and Ross Aide. However, I recommend bringing extra dressers or shelves (horizontal space) as there is little storage space. The room also had a drawer that could be secured shut with your own lock. I have a photo below of my dorm, but know the hooks do not come with the dorm. The fridge and microwave set was also rented for the year from the university’s service. I was in a double on the fourth floor. Note the quads are also pretty spacious, but once again little storage space.

The layout of the dorm is three “pods” on each floor with their own set of bathrooms. So you share the bathrooms with maybe 30-40 girls, not the whole floor. As for the bathrooms, there are two private and one communal bathrooms, all cleaned everyday around noon. The sinks, showers, and toilets are all newer (no stains, old handles).

On each floor, there is plenty of study spaces, including a TV in A pods and private, soundproof room in C pods. These spaces also have plenty of natural lighting. As for food, there is a panera and qdoba by the lobby (very busy during meal swipe hours). Please let me know if you have any questions!" See all 3 reviews

Number 3

"For a single-room dorm, First Street rooms are spacious enough for a small VR playspace and other full body activities—even without a bed loft. The amenities are very nice, which include a study space and two small lounges (both with a kitchen sink, microwave, and TV) on each floor, as well as two laundry rooms (with 2 washers and dryers) that come at no charge. The cleaning staff also come once a week to clean your bathroom, and each room has their own adjustable A/C. The bathroom is small in size (~20-25 sq/ft), but its maintained weekly and is very clean. With all that being said, the only disadvantage is the dorm’s location from classes; I have to walk at least 20-30 mins to my classes near the Engineering fountain, so I’d recommend investing in a bike, skateboard, bus or other mode of transport if you don’t like leaving early." See all 7 reviews

Number 2

"I lived here my sophomore year, which was the very first year this new building opened to students, and I really liked it because it was so new. The suite style rooms hold 2 double rooms, a private shower, a private toilet, and a common area where the sinks and front door are. The beds are able to be lofted or raised, but the closets are small and they don't have a sliding door to hide what's inside so you have to install your own curtain if you want to. There are multiple modern study spaces on each of the 6 floors as well as a Chick-Fil-A and Jersey Mikes (both accept meal plan swipes) on the first floor of the building. This residence hall is one of the closest to the academic side of campus but still right across from the Corec and other dining halls like Wiley or Windsor. I posted a full dorm tour on my YouTube channel so feel free to watch it for a better idea of what I'm describing! Link to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QXxbHKqh6Q" See all 4 reviews

Number 1

"best freshman dorm by far, if not one of the best dorms period. cheaper than the more expensive dorms and in my opinion, more nicer. i lived in a triple, which was pretty spacious and was able to fit all three of us pretty well (we all had alot of stuff lol). the closets are decent, if you have a normal amount of clothes the closet+ dresser will be perfect. I had alot of clothes so i invested in extra storage but it was very manageable. there are technically two dorms, North and South. I lived in south which was all girls, and north is co-ed (90% men tho). The north and south dorm are connected by an underground tunnel in the basement. the common areas are good, each floor has around 3 lounge areas for socializing or studying. south has a lobby common area which was fairly spacious. north had Cosi, which was like a soup sandwich place. North has a pool table and tennis in their basement. there are a decent amount of both social and academic events, there is a nice community here.

it is a good location as it is in walking distance with everything, it is 5-10 minutes with 80% of the acedemic buildings here on purdue, and all the best places to eat. i think my only complaint with this dorm was laundry. going to the basement with a heavy load of laundry is always annoying, but the machines in the south basement never worked, so i had to haul it to the north basement." See all 8 reviews