University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dorms Ranked

Number 10

"Advantages are it’s right next to the Ike and has 2 bus stops that are steps away. Rooms are decent size. Biggest drawback is no A/C." - 3 years ago

We collected 1 dorm reviews for Lundgren Hall

Number 9

"Mid century building so good natural light in the rooms. Hallways could be loud. Bathrooms standard. All of it was pretty dated but not in a way that made the experience bad. " - 1 year ago

We collected 1 dorm reviews for Hopkins

Number 8

"It a very typical generic dorm. It's obviously not the best, but it's also not the worst. The bathrooms are communal, the laundry room does slightly suck but I think that's for all the generic dorms. There is ac which is great because some dorms on campus don't have it. Snyder hall is supposedly suppose to be the "substance free" dorm, but literally nobody cares about that at all, so if you are here to have fun don't worry. One thing I really liked is that its right next to the arc so I didn't have to travel very far to go to the gym!" - 2 years ago

We collected 3 dorm reviews for Snyder Hall

Number 7

"Allen is a bit outdated campares to other dorms but for the price, size, and amenities of the dorm I wasn’t complaining. I lived in a quad and it was VERY spacious. Not sure if this is the case for every quad , but the bathrooms and water fountain were in front of my dorm so that was a plus :) They also offered classes in house I took about 5 classes (psych, Art, Eng, photography, and violin) I lived here in 2019 when the dinning hall was still open so it was convenient to go to class and then go downstairs to eat. (Food was like 8/10 on a good day and 4/10 on a bad one). Pro tip: If you’re vegan or vegetarian, you can go to through the tunnels and go to “fields of green” at LAR which is a vegetarian and vegan 🌱 dinning hall. There’s also some restaurants around the area and a small shopping center behind the dorms so that’s another food option.The laundry room is also across from the dinning hall, so it was convenient to do a load while dinning. I think the laundry room was pretty spacious there were like 10 washers and 12 dryers?? (Kinda forgot), a big sink, iron with ironing board, and a folding table. One thing I really liked is that Allen is right next to the CRCE so I didn't have to travel far to go to the gym! There’s also a bus stop in front of the dorms but it was usually full because it would stop at FAR/PAR before it got to Allen. Distance wise from the main quad its kinda far :/ like a 15 min walk? But I didn’t mind walking since the bus was ALWAYS full. Downside of the dorms is that there’s no AC BUT I had a portable AC unit and connected it to the window. The A/C kept the dorm pretty cold, so not having installed a/c wasn’t a problem. Another thing I didn’t like was that the drains would get clogged because people wouldn’t clean their shower after they were done using it :/ so it was common for 2-3 showers to be out of service because they would flood.
P.S: I think quads at Allen are the biggest dorm options on campus. Definitely tour a quad at Allen you’ll be surprised by how big they actually and I think?? they’re also the cheapest living options uiuc has… not too sure since I haven’t lived in the dorms since 2020 :/" - 2 years ago

We collected 1 dorm reviews for Allen Hall

Number 6

"honestly, I had a lot better experience as I thought I would have. I was really lucky in terms of blindly choosing the hall and room number, but it ended up being a really positive experience! My room (on the 3rd floor) overlooked the bus stop and was also right by the stairs. It was incredibly easy to go up and down the floors, stalk the busses to see which ones were there, and I received a lot of natural light (the windows were pretty large!) only downside was the size, but the size is pretty standard in every dorm hall— besides Wassaja and Nugent. I also loved how PAR had access to many major busses (13, 12, 21, 22). So easy to get fast transportation to and from Green St. another pro is having easy access to FAR, LAR, Allen, ISR dining halls. i wouldnt choose a different dorm hall again if I had the chance to redo it." - 1 year ago

We collected 2 dorm reviews for Pennsylvannia Ave Residence

Number 5

"My dorm was pretty decent. I had the last time slot so this dorm was the last one left with a/c. It was pretty quiet. I met only 2 people on my floor (keep in mind this was during peak COVID, like fall 2020) Communal bathroom was the only con. My room had 3 windows and a heater in between the beds. Overall, not too bad." - 2 years ago

We collected 1 dorm reviews for Busey Hall

Number 4

"Nugent is one of the nicer and newer dorms and my overall experience was very good. Bathrooms are clean and spacious, and most importantly the L shaped rooms are double the size of standard rooms. I had space for a big futon in the middle of the room. Location is kind of far, but everything is walking distance. There are also a lot of rooms for you to study in and hang out with friends. Nugent is honestly a luxurious dorm. " - 1 year ago

We collected 2 dorm reviews for Nugent Hall

Number 3

"I lived here during the first full year of the pandemic, and I had a few mixed experiences. The room was fairly spacious, has a large desk, and tall windows for natural light. The only issue was the temperature regulation was often all over the place. The bathroom is shared between 4 people (roommate and suitemates), which is much better than a communal bathroom. This may have been due to pandemic struggles, but the food was very hit or miss for the entire year. If you have dietary restrictions, don't expect the food to be of consistently of satisfactory quality. I did appreciate the variety of cuisines they rotated in and out, though. The location is pretty good, especially if you are looking for a quiet dorm. The downside is that it is pretty separated from a lot of the campus social life, so if you're looking for a fun and interactive place, Hendrick House may lack in that aspect." - 1 year ago

We collected 5 dorm reviews for Hendrick House

Number 2

"Wassaja was a really nice building to live in. The room was a decent size for a dorm, and the high ceilings made it feel more spacious. Because it's a newer building, it felt very clean and nice. I really liked the wood floors. The individual-use bathrooms were really nice, especially while living there during the height of the pandemic. There were four bathrooms to our pod of six rooms, so I usually used the one closest to my dorm but there was always another one free if someone else was using that one. It wasn't the most social dorm though, so I didn't really know any of my neighbors very well." - 1 year ago

We collected 3 dorm reviews for Wassaja Hall

Number 1

"Newman Hall is the closest dorm to the Quad, and has both suite- and traditional-style rooms. GREAT dining, and a super active student community. There are intramurals, tons of clubs, weekly events, and the vibe is really friendly and welcoming. You will not feel alone here. Also, weekly housekeeping, free laundry, on-site library and fitness center, lots of study rooms, and the main seating area of the dining room is open 24/7. Basketball and pickleball courts, great courtyards and a terrace, nice lounges. Air conditioning, big rooms, well-maintained." - 1 year ago

We collected 3 dorm reviews for Newman