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On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 11,704
Average Housing Costs $5,582
Undergrads Living On Campus 37%
Freshmen Living On Campus 96%
Number of Dormitories 18
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments 1
Best Freshman Dorms Mary Markley Hall
Best Upperclassman Dorms North Quadrangle
Best Dorms
  • Markley
  • South Quad
Worst Dorms Fletcher
Worst Freshman Dorms Baits I and II Houses
Worst Upperclassman Dorms Bursley Hall

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Dorm life on the Michigan campus isn’t really about being good or bad, comfortable or uncomfortable, fun or lame—it’s just there. Almost every freshman lives in the dorms, and if some are better than others, it’s just the luck of the draw. You can’t pick your dorm, but you can request a specific area. Most recommend choosing either Central Campus or the Hill, and most choose North Campus last. Either way, students at UM live with what they get.

At a school the size of Michigan, the dorms vary greatly. Most people choose to live in them only for their freshman year. The highest concentration of freshmen is found on the Hill (Markley, Alice Lloyd, Couzens, MoJo, Stockwell) and in South Quad. Also, many are assigned to Bursley on North Campus. Many treat this like a death sentence but soon find themselves in a state of euphoria, as those living in this dorm are a tightly-knit bunch. Also, the food is said to be the best dorm food on campus. The most social dorms are thought to be Markley and South Quad. The dorms vary from absolutely beautiful and ivy-covered (Stockwell, MoJo, West Quad) to rather ugly, with that ‘50s barracks sort of feel (Markley). Either way, the rooms are quite similar and rather bland, although some are larger than others, and some have amenities like sinks and larger closets. The dorms at U of M are nothing spectacular, but it doesn’t seem to matter since the residents are what make all the fun.

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Campus Housing at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

agerk

Psychology '15

5.0
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Best Local Shops

There is a great range of shops around here. There are many personal local shops but there are also many stores that are known such as chipotle and urban outfitters. There is also a mall about 15 minutes off of campus that the bus can take you to.

May 21, 2012

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Campus Housing at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Boyle

Engineering '13

3.5
B

Not Bad

The dorms are ok. Some need to be updated but they are improving.

Apr 23, 2012

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toni453

Cognitive Science '13

3.5
B

Mediocre for How Much It Costs

Good in terms of social events, poor in terms of cost. Dorms are small. Living on campus is highly convenient for classes and parking. Living in a house just off campus is much cheaper and the city bus is free for students.

Mar 30, 2012

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User rating for University of Michigan - Ann Arbor - Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 43 user reviews.

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Types of Housing Offered
  • Apartments for married students
  • Apartments for single students
  • Coed dorms
  • Cooperative housing
  • Fraternity/sorority housing
  • Living-learning communities
  • Special housing for disabled students
  • Theme housing
  • Wellness housing
  • Women's dorms
Room Types
  • Double
  • Single
  • Triple
Bed Types Twin extra-long for all beds (39” x 80”)
What You Get
  • Bed
  • Bookshelf
  • Cable TV
  • Closet
  • Desk and chair
  • Dresser
  • Ethernet access
  • Window coverings
Also Available
  • Lawyers Club (housing area for law students)
  • Special-interest housing
  • Substance-free housing

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Did You Know? "Move-in Makers" (MIMs) are students who assist other students as they move in to residence halls during the first week of the fall semester. Volunteers can apply online and get to move in about a week early, which means more time to settle in and plenty of time to make new friends!

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Alice Lloyd Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Art room, computer lab, game room, laundry facilities, minority cultural lounge, on-site dining, piano practice areas, study lounges, vending machines; located in the Hill neighborhood

Baits I and II Houses
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 1,000+
Bathrooms: Communal, private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, suites
Special Features: Computer labs, community kitchens, laundry facilities, meeting lounges, on-site dining, on-site parking, outdoor tennis and basketball courts and playing fields; located on North Campus

Betsy Barbour House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Community center, computer lab, laundry facilities, on-site dining, piano lounge; located on Central Campus

Bursley Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 1,000+
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Computer lab, game room, floor lounges, meeting spaces, music practice rooms, on-site dining; located on North Campus, home to Living Arts living/learning community

Couzens Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 500–749
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, quads
Special Features: Air conditioning, CAMEO multicultural lounge, community center, community kitchen, community learning center, computer lab, elevator, game room with foosball and ping-pong and pool tables, hall lounges, multipurpose room, outdoor patio, performance area, study lounges, wireless Internet; located in the Hill neighborhood

East Quadrangle
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 750–999
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Art gallery and studios, auditorium, classrooms, computer lab, dance studio, dark room, game room, language labs, music practice rooms, performance space, on-site dining, rec rooms, theater; located on Central Campus, home to Residential College and Michigan Community Scholars program

Fletcher Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 50–99
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshman and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, quads, suites (triples)
Special Features: Computer lab, community kitchen, meeting and study rooms, rec room with television and ping-pong; located on Central Campus

Helen Newberry House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Community Learning Center, computer lab, community kitchenette, exercise/dance room, lounges; located on Central Campus, home to Adelia Cheever Program

Henderson House
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 20–49
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Computer lab, grand piano, laundry facilities, screened patio with grill, study areas, sundeck; located near Central Campus in residential area

Martha Cook Building
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 100–249
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Community lounges, computer lab, lounges, formal dinner events throughout the year, Friday teas, male visitation hours, quiet atmosphere, weekly sit-down dinners; located on Central Campus

Mary Markley Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 1,000+
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, apartments
Special Features: Computer lab, lounges, music practice rooms, on-site dining; located in the Hill neighborhood, home to First-Year Experience program

Mosher-Jordan Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Air conditioning, community kitchens, Community Learning Center, computer lab, elevators, floor lounges, laundry facilities, on-site dining, wireless Internet; located in the Hill neighborhood, home to Women in Science and Engineering Residence Program and Michigan Research Community

North Quadrangle
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples, suites
Special Features: Classrooms and seminar spaces, community kitchen, Community Learning Center, floor lounges, multicultural lounge and classroom, on-site dining, performance space, TV production studio; located on Central Campus; home to International Impact, Global Scholars Program, and the Max Kade German Program; home to offices for School of Information, Communication Studies, Screen Arts & Cultures, Language Resource Center, and Sweetland Writing Center.

Northwood Houses
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: One- and two-bedroom apartments
Special Features: Courtyards with seating and picnic tables, live-in resident advisers, on-site parking, student government; located on North Campus, home to First-Year Experience program,

Oxford Houses
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, suites
Special Features: Basketball court, community kitchens, computer lab, courtyard with grills, fitness center, laundry facilities, lounges, on-site dining, on-site parking, study lounges; located in the Hill neighborhood

South Quadrangle
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 1,000+
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Computer lab, dark room, lounges, music practice rooms, on-site dining, student-run cable station, study lounges; located on Central Campus, home to Honors Program

Stockwell Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Coed
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Air conditioning, community kitchenette, Community Learning Center, computer lab, indoor courtyard, laundry facilities, lounges, music practice rooms, recreation areas, study lounges, vending machines, wireless Internet; located in Hill neighborhood, home to Sophomore Year Experience (SYE)

West Quadrangle & Cambridge House
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 750–999
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Community Learning Center, dark room, laundry facilities, lounges, music practice room, on-site dining, pinball, study lounges, wireless Internet in common areas; located on Central Campus, connected to Michigan Union

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Northwood Community Apartments
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 250+
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Apartments (singles, doubles)
Located on North Campus
Special Features: Laminate flooring, laundry facilities, live-in resident advisers

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