Texas A&M University Sophomore Dorms Ranked

Number 5

"My ratings explained:
4 stars for the room. I was in a single bed per room suite, so I had a decent amount of space to myself. However, the room was a bit full when I brought in my computer setup, and there wasn't a ton of storage space left for cookware and spare linens.
My room also only had 1 window, so while I had some natural light, the room didn't feel super open.
Sound insulation between rooms is OK... Not great, but I can't clearly hear my neighbor's conversations.

3 stars for the building. The community lounges are nice, and the custodial staff keeps things clean -- except for trash. Trash can pile up sometimes in trash rooms or trash cans, which smells.
However, in the rooms, there is gigabit ethernet running through TAMU's private fiber lines, which is simply amazing. Hot / cold water can sometimes be sub-optimal, but in general it works.

The biggest issue with the building is that if you look at your contract, they can hold you liable for any damages. My first year here, there was a ton of damages and they apparently were going to charge us for them, despite many issues with the access control system breaking throughout the year...
Also, yes we do have elevators. Unless half of them break down 1 week into the semester and take until week 6 to get fixed.

Bathroom wise: Private bathrooms. Custodial does a decent job cleaning them once a week or once every other week... The showers are horrible. The shower head is junk, and the showers are tiny. But, (when it works), there is tons of hot water available... Just be careful that the hot and cold water don't get flipped.

Location is a big one. It's right next to Northgate. That's either a bonus or a con. It's also right next to the train tracks. That one is usually a con. I was lucky to get a room facing the inner courtyard, which cuts down on noise a LOT. The issue with Northgate is that if someone comes inside while drunk, and trashes the place, then ResLife is going to try and charge everyone to fix the damage.

So my overall take: Probably the best dorm on campus. Yes, off campus apartments are WAYYYY better value, but if you must stay in a dorm, then this one is probably the best. Bring a decent air filter for when someone decides to smoke up the whole building, and bring a vacuum cleaner to get the dust off all your stuff, and the junk off the floors." - 2 years ago

1 student reviewers said they lived in Hullabaloo Hall during their sophomore year

Number 4

"Pros
Convenience: Close to classes and campus facilities, saving time and transportation costs.
Social Environment: Easy to make friends, join social events, and engage in collaborative learning.
Utilities Included: Often includes utilities like internet, water, and electricity in the rent.
Security: Usually have security measures in place, such as key card access and on-site staff.
Cons
Limited Privacy: Shared rooms and common areas can reduce personal space.
Noise: Potential for noise from neighbors and communal activities.
Rules and Regulations: Strict policies on guests, noise, and other behaviors.
Space: Limited room space and storage options." - 7 months ago

1 student reviewers said they lived in Haas Hall during their sophomore year

Number 3

"It’s a solid modular dorm, closest one to the southside garage so it’s convenient if you know you’ll drive a lot. Building just got new washers and dryers and a kitchen over this past summer. Overall the dorm room itself is really nice, plus semi-private bathroom." - 2 years ago

1 student reviewers said they lived in Eppright during their sophomore year

Number 2

"I'd say Davis-Gary is all around, a pretty good dorm to live in. It's an all girl hall, with mostly single rooms, and is right beside Hullabaloo on the Northside of campus. Location isn't bad, since it's right by most of the dining options like Sbisa, as well as ascess to Hullabaloo's amenities, and is only about 10 minutes walking distance from the center of campus (msc, academic building,libraries) bus stops, and even west campus. It also has a community a kitchen, study room, and laundry room with vending machines. Downsides are the community restroom(which generally wasn't that bad, and I rarely saw other people in there), people also dont really interact with each other in the hall, so you probably won't find community/friends there. Walls are also thin, and laundry is only on the first floor with about 6-7 machines total." - 4 years ago

1 student reviewers said they lived in Davis-Gary Hall during their sophomore year

Number 1

"Lived here for 2 years. You have to leave your ramp (unless in J) to do laundry. Rooms are smaller on campus behind the Corp Rooms, so there’s not really any room to invite people over. You share a bathroom with 3 other people, which can suck if your sweetmates don’t buy toilet paper or spend an eternity in the bathroom. And then for some reason at 5pm M-F people will go outside and yell. The best part about this dorm? It’s the cheapest at the University. If you’re someone like me who is capable of spending all day at other buildings and pretty much only sleeping here, it’s perfectly fine. But i would recommend only 1-2 semesters here tops." - 2 years ago

2 student reviewers said they lived in Hart Hall during their sophomore year