The best college dorms in North Dakota for 2027 offer a mix of halls, strong amenities, and a clear path from first-year housing to apartments. This guide covers 9 North Dakota schools, from tribal colleges like United Tribes and Sitting Bull to larger universities like North Dakota State and the University of North Dakota.
This guide follows the University Magazine ranking list for North Dakota and uses the published University Magazine rankings methodology for institution-level context. Each section summarizes housing details from the school’s own pages so you can compare halls, room types, and requirements before you apply. For more state guides, browse our best dorm rankings and broader university rankings.
The Best College Dorms in North Dakota 2027
1. United Tribes Technical College
United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck offers single student housing in three residence halls: Sakakawea Hall, Sitting Bull Hall, and Itan’can Hall. Staff are present around the clock during the academic schedule, with an after-hours emergency on-call service.
The college also provides family housing for single parents and families, on or off campus. Applicants need a completed admissions and housing application and full-time enrollment of at least 12 credits. Units are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and fill quickly. Full rules are in a separate housing policies document. See UTTC campus housing.
2. North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University in Fargo houses first-year students in traditional halls with a hall director and resident assistants in each. Churchill Hall is a renovated first-year men’s hall with double rooms, central air conditioning, a full-size kitchen, and lounges on three floors. Burgum Hall houses about 150 women in super singles, doubles, triples, and quads.
Reed and Johnson Halls house about 430 first-year men in doubles and triples and connect to the Residence Dining Center via an enclosed walkway. Every NDSU hall has Wi-Fi, keyless card entry, mail service, and a hall office that lends games and equipment. First-year residents need a meal plan. See NDSU Churchill Hall.
3. University of Mary
The University of Mary in Bismarck offers traditional residence halls plus suite-style and apartment-style housing. On-campus students get high-speed internet, lounge areas, computer labs, and free laundry, according to the university’s housing page.
To meet record enrollment, the university announced Saint Joseph’s Residence Hall, a 232-bed, $20 million women’s hall with a central chapel and a wing for the Saint Teresa of Calcutta Community for Mothers. Completion is targeted for summer 2028. The housing page links to an on-campus residency requirement. See University of Mary housing.
4. University of Jamestown
The University of Jamestown has four first-year halls: Seibold (120 students, co-ed by floor), Watson (80, four-person suites), Wilson (62, four-person suites), and Kroeze (189, used as first-year overflow). Seibold has six lounges, including one with a fireplace and a grand piano.
Returning students can choose Prentice Hall suites for 152, Liechty and University Apartments, Nierling Hall suites for married students and seniors, UJ Place, or the Legacy apartments. All halls have air conditioning, free laundry, and extra-long twin beds. Full-time undergraduates are encouraged to live on campus. See Jamestown residence halls.
5. Dickinson State University
Dickinson State University has four residence halls. Woods Hall holds up to 128 students in recently renovated doubles and four-person suites. DeLong Hall is a six-story hall for up to 188 students in four-room suites with a shared bath, and Selke Hall is a three-story hall for up to 136 students. Lowman Walton Hall offers 20 air-conditioned singles in suites.
Main Campus Apartments are one-bedroom units with a private bathroom and kitchen, with priority for juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Residents get free internet, laundry, and basic utilities, plus access to a kitchen in each hall and a membership to the West River Community Center. See Dickinson State housing.
6. University of North Dakota
The University of North Dakota in Grand Forks lists nine residence options: Brannon, Johnstone, McVey, Noren, Selke, Smith, Swanson, West, and University Place. Layouts fall into three types: community bathrooms, suites with a private bathroom shared only by residents, and apartments with their own kitchen and bathroom.
Brannon, McVey, Noren, Selke, West, and University Place have air conditioning, while Johnstone and Smith do not. Swanson is reserved for returning, transfer, and graduate students and has private bathrooms in each room. UND also offers living-learning communities, including honors and wellness. See UND residence halls.
7. Minot State University
Minot State University has four residence halls. Cook Hall is the largest and is near the Student Center and nearby restaurants. Crane Hall is co-ed, gender-inclusive, and suite-style, close to academic buildings. Lura Manor and McCulloch Hall are co-ed and focus on community and involvement.
Apartments such as Campus Heights are listed separately, along with a gender inclusive housing option. Dakota Hall, built in 1931, was taken offline in 2020 and is being demolished. Room types and live-on rules were not on the hall page, so check the Minot State residence halls before you apply.
8. Trinity Bible College
Trinity Bible College in Ellendale is a small residential campus. Its strategic plan for spring 2024 to spring 2029 sets a goal of 300 students in residence and lists the completion of a new residence hall under property priorities, along with envisioning a future for Kesler Hall. Our research could not confirm current hall names, room types, or live-on rules from an official housing page. Check the college’s residential admissions page and the Trinity Bible College about page for current housing details before you apply.
9. Sitting Bull College
Sitting Bull College in Fort Yates offers student housing as efficiency apartments for current students, which may be shared with roommates and sit near campus classes and resources. Rent is about $250 a month, and units are first come, first served, so early applications are encouraged.
The college also manages 18 low-income family homes with two- or three-bedroom units on six-month leases, with eligibility tied to full-time enrollment and income guidelines. Applicants need no outstanding debt to the college and no current suspension. See Sitting Bull College student housing.
Housing rates, hall closures, and requirements change each year, so check each school’s housing office before you apply. Use this list to narrow your options, then compare halls, room types, and costs on the official pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best college dorms in North Dakota for 2027?
United Tribes Technical College, North Dakota State University, and the University of Mary lead this University Magazine list for 2027, followed by Jamestown, Dickinson State, and the University of North Dakota. All 9 schools are ranked below with housing details from official sources.
Which North Dakota school has the most housing options?
The University of Jamestown lists four first-year halls and six options for returning students, including apartment-style living, while UND lists nine residence options.
Which North Dakota schools are building new residence halls?
The University of Mary announced a 232-bed Saint Joseph’s Residence Hall targeted for summer 2028, and Trinity Bible College lists a new residence hall in its strategic plan.
Which North Dakota schools offer apartment-style housing?
Jamestown, Dickinson State, UND, Minot State, and the University of Mary offer apartment or suite-style options, mostly for upperclassmen.
Which North Dakota schools offer family housing?
United Tribes Technical College and Sitting Bull College both offer family housing for eligible full-time students.
Top 9 Best College Dorms in North Dakota 2027: Ranked List
- United Tribes Technical College
- North Dakota State University
- University of Mary
- University of Jamestown
- Dickinson State University
- University of North Dakota
- Minot State University
- Trinity Bible College
- Sitting Bull College
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