The best college dorms in Utah for 2027 combine a variety of halls, strong amenities, and a clear path from first-year housing to apartments. This guide covers 7 Utah schools, from Brigham Young University and the University of Utah to smaller campuses like Westminster and Neumont.

This guide follows the University Magazine ranking list for Utah and uses its published 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 Utah 2027

1. Brigham Young University

BYU requires single undergraduates, including matriculated transfers, to live in BYU on-campus housing, BYU-contracted off-campus housing, or with qualifying family for their first two semesters. On-campus options are Helaman Halls, with traditional board-and-room living and a required meal plan, and apartment-style Heritage Halls, Riviera, and Wyview Park, where meal plans are optional. Heritage Halls, built on the former Deseret Towers site, group students into six-, four-, and two-person apartments with shared kitchens and living areas, and men and women live in separate buildings. See BYU housing and transportation.

2. Utah State University

Utah State organizes housing into communities: Blue Square Apartments, Central Campus (Central Suites, Canyon Crest, Richards, and Bullen Halls), West Campus (the Living Learning Community and Darwin Apartments), and South Campus (Merrill and Ridge Point Halls). The Student Living Center groups Davis, Jones, Morgan, Rich, San Juan, Summit, Wasatch, and Snow Halls, and Aggie Village and Townhomes serve families. Rooms range from singles and shared rooms to kitchen units, and in-house teams handle maintenance and custodial service. See USU housing communities.

3. Utah Tech University

Utah Tech offers Campus View Suites I, II, and III, which are suite-style with shared and private rooms; II and III also offer semi-private options. Abby Apartments and Chancellor Apartments are apartment-style with shared or private rooms. University Inn offers traditional sleep and study units with private rooms only, and the university encourages residents there to take a meal plan. The school dedicated Campus View Suites III in 2024 as its third student housing facility in eight years. See Utah Tech housing.

4. Southern Utah University

Southern Utah University in Cedar City offers four housing options: suite-style Cedar Hall, apartment-style Eccles Living Learning Center and Founders Hall, and Ponderosa Terrace for more independent living. Shared spaces include a courtyard with grills and a volleyball court, study rooms, and lobbies. Each housing unit has coin-operated laundry, rooms have basic cable, and residents attend floor meetings each semester. Halls close over winter break unless residents sign up for Academic Year Plus in Eccles or Ponderosa Terrace. This source is a 2018 SUU article. See SUU housing.

5. University of Utah

The University of Utah organizes undergraduate housing into residence halls and communities, with living-learning communities for several interests. Sage Point is for first-year students and offers singles, doubles, and triples, some with private bathrooms, in female, male, and gender-inclusive rooms. A dining plan is required. Sage Point has a 24-hour fitness facility, free laundry, kitchenettes and lounges on each floor, and indoor bike storage. Trailhead, the newest hall, has a coffee bar, a fitness room, and an indoor bouldering room. See Sage Point and University of Utah Housing.

6. Westminster University

Westminster houses mostly first-year students in Hogle and Carleson Halls, which are traditional, with double rooms, a twin bed, a wardrobe, and a desk. Each floor has two bathrooms with showers, a kitchen, and a laundry room, and floors are assigned by gender identity. Olwell, Behnken, and Stock Halls are apartment-style, with private bedrooms in apartments for 2 to 6 people, each with a living room, full kitchen, and breakfast bar. Residents must buy a full-year meal plan. See Westminster building styles.

7. Neumont University

Neumont places students in furnished apartments in downtown Salt Lake City, with full kitchens, free laundry access, and high-speed internet. Options range from studios to two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments, and freshmen typically get the two-bedroom units. Tower Suites are on campus, and Elevate, The Essex, and Mercer are 0.9 miles away. Freshmen must live in student housing for their first four quarters, with exemptions such as living with family within 30 miles or turning 21. See Neumont 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 Utah for 2027?

Brigham Young University, Utah State University, and Utah Tech University lead this University Magazine list for 2027, followed by Southern Utah University, the University of Utah, Westminster University, and Neumont University. All 7 schools are ranked below with housing details from official sources.

Which Utah colleges require students to live on campus?

BYU requires single undergraduates to live in BYU housing, contracted off-campus housing, or with qualifying family for their first two semesters. Neumont requires freshmen to live in student housing for their first four quarters, and Westminster requires residents to buy a meal plan.

Which Utah schools offer apartment-style housing?

BYU (Heritage Halls, Riviera, Wyview Park), Utah State, Utah Tech, Southern Utah, Westminster (Olwell, Behnken, and Stock Halls), and Neumont offer apartment-style options.

Which Utah school has the newest residence hall?

Utah Tech dedicated Campus View Suites III in 2024, and the University of Utah describes Trailhead as its newest residence hall.

Do Utah dorms require a meal plan?

It depends on the school. BYU requires a meal plan in Helaman Halls, but not in its apartment-style housing; the University of Utah requires a dining plan in Sage Point, and Westminster requires a full-year meal plan for residential students.

Top 7 Best College Dorms in Utah 2027: Ranked List

1. Brigham Young University
2. Utah State University
3. Utah Tech University
4. Southern Utah University
5. University of Utah
6. Westminster University
7. Neumont University

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