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Comparable Schools'
Campus Housing Grades:
Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
39 %
Number of Campus Owned Apartments
3
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
College Prowler Take
The housing at ISU ranges from disgusting to posh, and the majority falls in the middle. Students seem generally satisfied. Even if the dorms are less than lush, students tend to make strong friendships and find places to party. Undeniably, dorm life is an important part of the freshman college experience. Most students enjoy it if they enjoy who they live around. Maple, Willow, Larch, and Friley receive positive recommendations, and the Union Drive suites are a good choice, though more expensive. Many students, especially girls, prefer coed dormitories, as female dorms can be less social. The Towers receive mixed ratings, being farther away from campus but offering socialization and parties. Roommates can make or break even the best dorms, and how much you enjoy dorm life depends on the people instead of the dorms themselves. The dorms are not a terrible place to live. They aren’t exactly Hilton suites, but they are a far cry from prison cells. Until you get to know Iowa State and Ames, it is a good idea to live on campus. For upperclassman, Frederiksen Court offers University-owned apartments. Everyone should experience at least one year of dorm life—it’s part of the college experience.
Students Speak Out
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ISUZR says: Iowa State University 2013 Business  |
I did not like the dorms. My dorm...
I did not like the dorms. My dorm was outdated and either freezing cold or too hot. I also did not like that I had to walk all the way down the hall and use a key to use the bathroom. It also would have been nice to have a fully stocked kitchenette on each floor and a sink in each bedroom.
Campus Housing: April 13, 2009
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ISUCH says: Iowa State University 2017 Architecture and Planning |
Overall, the dorms are nice....
Overall, the dorms are nice. Elevators tend to break in Willow, and the heat is really warm in most rooms during the winter. The top floors of Willow, Larch, and Maple have extra space because of higher ceilings.
Campus Housing: April 08, 2009
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ISURD says: Iowa State University 2015 Agriculture and Related Science |
I wish I knew where to live before...
I wish I knew where to live before coming here. I never checked out the dorms, and I regretted it. Friley is great—I had some friend who lived there. Definitely bring a bike! Also, I would suggest not only making it to Clubfest your first semester but also checking out the student clubs link on the ISU site!
Campus Housing: March 31, 2009
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ISUCE says: Iowa State University 2016 Arts, Visual and Performing |
The dorms range from small to...
The dorms range from small to large, new to old. The oldest dorms are Friley and Helser, but they are also nearest to the nicest dining/community center. Maple is the newest dorm and has sinks in each room, but the rooms are pretty small. I lived in Friley—by choice—because there was always something going on, but I'm sure that's typical of a lot of dorms.
Campus Housing: March 30, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Friley is a great dorm; it’s...
Friley is a great dorm; it’s closest to most classes and huge, so you’ll meet lots of people there. RCA and Maple-Willow-Larch have some of the nicest rooms and sceneryThe Union Drive Suites are a nice alternative to normal dorms. And Towers, although the rooms and buildings are small and falling apart, is always full of freshman, so it’s a good place to meet people and have wild times your first year. |
FactsWhat You Get
- Bed
- Bookshelf
- Cable TV jack
- Chair
- Closet or wardrobe
- Coffee table (apartments)
- Desk and chair
- Dresser
- End table (apartments)
- Ethernet or broadband Internet connections
- File caddy (apartments)
- Free campus and local phone calls
- Kitchen stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal (apartments)
- Lamps (apartments)
- Sofa (apartments)
- Wardrobe (apartments)
- Washer and dryer (apartments)
Available for Rent
Extra-long mattresses, some lofts
Also Available
- Fresh Start – Fresh Start Residence Halls are specially designed to meet first-year students’ needs. These halls are for students who want to be actively involved in campus activities and in their education. Learning communities are set up to help students meet others in their area of study.
- Learning communities, smoke-free, alcohol-free, coed or single-sex housing options
Cleaning Service
In public areas only
Dormitories
Barton Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, singles
Cable, designated parking lots, fitness centers, handicap accessible accommodations, hall desks, house meeting rooms, kitchenettes, laundry, lounges, recycling program, study rooms, vending.
Birch-Welch-Roberts Halls
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 488
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: super singles, doubles
Cable, convenience stores, designated parking lots, fitness centers, handicap accessible accommodations, hall desks, house meeting rooms, kitchenettes, laundry, lounges, recycling program, study rooms, vending.
Buchanon Hall
Floors: 9
Number of Occupants: 412
Bathrooms: Semi-private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, double suites
Air-conditioning, cable, designated parking lots, fitness centers, hall desks, handicap accessible accommodations, house meeting rooms, kitchenettes, laundry, lounges, recycling program, study rooms, transportation, vending.
Eaton Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 320
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Two-bedroom shared, four-bedroom singles, two-bedroom singles
Cable, convenience stores, designated parking lots, fitness centers, Fresh Start hall, hall desks, handicap accessible accommodations, house meeting rooms, kitchenettes, laundry, lounges, recycling program, study rooms, vending.
Freeman Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 115
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes, except Busse House (all male)
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Cable, convenience stores, designated parking lots, fitness centers, hall desks, handicap accessible accommodations, house meeting rooms, kitchenettes, laundry, lounges, recycling program, study rooms, vending.
Friley Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 1,200
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Super singles, doubles
Cable, convenience stores, designated parking lots, Fresh Start hall, hall desks, handicap accessible accommodations, house meeting rooms, kitchenettes, laundry, lounges, nine different learning communities, recycling program, study rooms, vending.
Helser Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 600
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Doubles
Air-conditioning, cable, convenience stores, designated parking lots, fitness centers, Fresh Start hall, hall desks, handicap accessible accommodations, house meeting rooms, kitchenettes, laundry, lounges, recycling program, study rooms, vending.
Linden Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 310
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Super singles, doubles
Cable, convenience stores, designated parking lots, fitness centers, hall desks, handicap accessible accommodations, house meeting rooms, kitchenettes, laundry, lounges, recycling program, study rooms, vending.
Lyon Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 110
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Super singles, doubles
Cable, convenience stores, designated parking lots, fitness centers, hall desks, handicap accessible accommodations, house meeting rooms, kitchenettes, laundry, lounges, recycling program, study rooms, vending.
Maple Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 490
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen
Room Types: Super singles, doubles
Cable, convenience stores, designated parking lots, fitness centers, Fresh Start hall, hall desks, handicap accessible accommodations, house meeting rooms, kitchenettes, laundry, lounges, recycling program, sinks and mirrors in each room, study rooms, vending.
Martin Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 330
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites, super suites
Cable, convenience stores, designated parking lots, fitness centers, hall desks, handicap accessible accommodations, house meeting rooms, kitchenettes, laundry, lounges, recycling program, study rooms, vending, wood floors.
Oak-Elm Halls
Floors: 4 each
Number of Occupants: 435
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Super singles, doubles
Cable, convenience stores, designated parking lots, fitness centers, hall desks, handicap accessible accommodations, house meeting rooms, kitchenettes, laundry, lounges, recycling program, study rooms, vending.
Wallace Hall
Floors: 10
Number of Occupants: 300
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, super singles
Cable, carpeted room, convenience stores, designated parking lots, fitness centers, hall desks, handicap accessible accommodations, house meeting rooms, kitchenettes, laundry, lounges, recycling program, study rooms, vending.
Willow-Larch Halls
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 1,080
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly freshmen, sophomores
Room Types: Super single, doubles
Cable, convenience stores, designated parking lots, fitness centers, hall desks, handicap accessible accommodations, house meeting rooms, kitchenettes, laundry, lounges, recycling program, study rooms, vending.
Campus Owned Apartments
Frederiksen Court Apartments
Floors: 3 in each building
Number of Units: 100 students per building, 23 buildings grouped in clusters of three and four buildings
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Two-bedroom shared, four-bedroom singles, two-bedroom singles
Amenities center, community center with Hawthorn Market & Café, fitness center, maintenance, on CyRide Cardinal route. Apartments are fully furnished with kitchen and washer and dryer. Billing is like residence halls, so students not responsible for their roommate’s rent.
Towers Neighborhood
Floors: 10 each
Number of Units: 300 each
Bathrooms: Community
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly upperclassmen
Room Types: Two-bedroom suites
Located just north of Campustown, Wallace, and Wilson are equipped with a community center, designated parking area, dining hall, fitness centers, laundry, study rooms, vending.
University Family Housing
Floors: 2
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Mostly upperclassmen
Room Types: One- and two-bedrooms apartments
Access to basement storage,bike paths, garden plots, soccer field, sand volleyball. On CyRide route.
Did You Know?
Friley Hall is one of the largest residence halls in the world, housing more than 1,200 students.
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