Campus Life
What to Expect in College
Everything you need to know about housing, dining, student organizations, and campus culture
Traditional Dorms
Shared rooms with communal bathrooms
Typical Cost:$5,000-$8,000/year
Room Type:Double or Triple
Best For:Freshmen
Most colleges require freshmen to live on campus. You'll share a room with 1-2 roommates and have access to communal bathrooms, lounges, and study spaces.
Suite-Style Housing
Private or semi-private bathrooms
Typical Cost:$7,000-$12,000/year
Room Type:Suite (2-4 students)
Best For:Sophomores+
Suite-style housing offers more privacy with shared bathrooms between a small group. Often available to upperclassmen.
Apartments
Full kitchen and living space
Typical Cost:$8,000-$15,000/year
Room Type:1-4 bedrooms
Best For:Juniors & Seniors
On-campus or nearby apartments with full kitchens, living rooms, and more independence. Great for upperclassmen.
Living-Learning Communities
Themed housing with academic focus
Typical Cost:Same as dorms
Room Type:Varies
Best For:All years
Live with students who share your interests — engineering, honors, sustainability, arts, and more. Includes special programming and faculty interaction.