The best college dorms in West Virginia for 2027 offer a mix of hall types, strong amenities, and a clear path from first-year housing to apartments. This guide covers 18 West Virginia schools, from small campuses like Appalachian Bible College and Davis & Elkins to large universities like West Virginia University and Marshall.
This guide follows the University Magazine ranking list for West Virginia 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 West Virginia 2027
1. University of Charleston
The University of Charleston lists four housing buildings: Brotherton Hall, Ratrie Hall, Middle Hall, and East Apartments. All residence hall beds are twin XL, rooms have cable and wireless internet, and the halls have laundry, vending machines, TV lounges, and heating and air conditioning. Exterior doors use electronic access with a UC ID card, and hosts must meet guests at the entrance and sign them in after 9 p.m. The page does not describe individual room layouts. See UC residence halls.
2. Concord University
Concord is a residential campus, and unmarried traditional-age undergraduates must live in the residence halls unless they get permission to commute from a parent or guardian’s home within 45 minutes. The renovated North Tower houses women and South Tower houses men, with two traditional halls and a limited number of apartments. Residential students choose between the All Access meal plan and the 14 Meal Plan. See Concord Athens campus and Concord orientation guide.
3. Marshall University
Marshall’s first-year halls, North and South, are traditional doubles with private bathrooms and are open only to first-year students. Twin Towers East and West offer singles or doubles with community bathrooms, and Buskirk Hall is a historic female-only hall of singles and deluxe doubles. Marshall Commons (Gibson, Haymaker, Wellman, and Willis) is suite-style, mostly for upper-level and graduate students, and is home to honors students. See Marshall Hall comparison.
4. West Virginia University Institute of Technology
WVU Tech in Beckley lists two suite-style residence halls. Hogan Hall sits near the center of campus, a short walk from the Learning Resource Center, which the school describes as its hub. University Hall is the newest residence hall, with spacious suite-style rooms and modern amenities. The page does not list live-on rules or room counts, so confirm those with the school. See WVU Tech housing options.
5. Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Potomac State’s Catamount Place is a renovated hall about a four-minute walk from the center of campus, housing 55 students with floors assigned by gender. Rooms include singles, doubles, quads, and bunk options, plus limited suite-style rooms with a shared bath. Amenities include a fitness center, lounges with flat-screen TVs, a quiet study lounge, centralized laundry, electronic locks, Wi-Fi, cable, and off-street parking. See Catamount Place.
6. Fairmont State University
Fairmont State requires students to live on campus for at least four consecutive semesters, with exemptions available. Bryant Place has four-person suites with a private bathroom, Morrow Hall is the oldest and most affordable with traditional doubles, and Pence Hall has the largest lobby on campus. Prichard Hall has in-room air conditioning and an expanded kitchen. University Terrace is the most independent option, with studios, doubles, quads, and semi-suites, all with private bathrooms. See Fairmont State housing.
7. Glenville State University
Goodwin Hall is a Glenville State residence hall that opened in 2010 with 184 single rooms, 137 doubles, and 16 ADA-compliant rooms. Each pair of rooms shares a bathroom, and each room includes a desk, dresser, wardrobe, refrigerator, and microwave. Floors have study lounges, laundry, and vending areas; rooms have wireless, Ethernet, and cable; and the building has a security system. This source is a 2010 news item, and the school lists other halls not covered here. See Goodwin Hall.
8. Wheeling University
Wheeling’s housing page we could access describes Steenrod Apartments, furnished graduate apartments a few blocks from the main campus, with utilities and internet included in the rent. Residents must be full-time graduate students, and pets are not allowed. The pages available do not describe undergraduate residence halls, so confirm halls, room types, and live-on rules with the university before you apply. See Wheeling graduate housing.
9. West Virginia Wesleyan College
West Virginia Wesleyan lists Benedum (men), Holloway (women, 206 residents, with sorority suites), Dunn and Fleming (suite-style doubles), Jenkins, McCuskey, and Doney. First-years are assigned doubles, and returning students choose rooms in a spring lottery. Dunn, Fleming, and Doney have independently controlled air conditioning, and Dunn, Fleming, and Holloway have elevators. Every student gets an extra-long twin bed, a dresser, a desk, and a chair. See WVWC residence halls.
10. Shepherd University
Shepherd has 11 residence halls in traditional, suite, and apartment styles. The page features Shaw and Thacher Halls, Potomac Place, West Woods Suites, Miller Hall, and Dunlop and Printz apartments. The page doesn’t say which halls fall into which category, and it doesn’t list amenities or live-on rules. HoTheood Living Portal. Manages housing details. See Shepherd residence halls.
11. West Virginia University
WVU Morgantown lists residence halls including Bennett, Braxton, Brooke, and Lyon Towers, plus Boreman, Dadisman, Honors, Lincoln, Oakland, Seneca, Stalnaker, and Summit Halls. Halls are grouped across the Downtown, Evansdale, and Sunnyside neighborhoods.
Living-learning communities are formed around a theme or field of study, and University Apartments are leased separately. First-year students seeking apartment-style housing are pointed to Oakland Apartments. See WVU residence halls.
12. West Virginia State University
Judge Damon J. Keith Scholars Hall is the first residence hall built at West Virginia State since 1969. It houses nearly 300 students in suite-style rooms and includes a gaming room, study lounge, grab-and-go café, and conference center. The only other residence hall is Dawson Hall, housing about 80 students. This source is the architect’s project news. See Keith Scholars Hall.
13. West Liberty University
West Liberty has seven residence halls. Beta Hall holds about 125students in two-room suites; Hughes and Krise Halls are suite-style for about 265 and 304 students, respectively; and Bonar Hall is the honors hall with a 3.5 GPA minimum. Boyd and Curtis are smaller halls with community bathrooms, and Commons Apartments and student houses are also offered. Every hall has laundry, cable lounges, Wi-Fi, and a kitchenette. See West Liberty residence halls.
14. Bethany College
Bethany’s Harlan Hall is newly renovated first-year housing with single, double, and triple rooms, and Cochran Hall is suite-style for over 70 students with an elevator. Goodnight and Woolery Houses have cube-style layouts of four bedrooms sharing a bathroom. Campbell Village has apartment-style suites for four upperclass students, and Greek Hill (Bado Place) has six buildings of 16 rooms each. Students eat at Ogden Dining Hall or The Hub. See Bethany housing and dining.
15. Davis & Elkins College
Students at Davis & Elkins must live on campus unless they live with parents, are married or have children, need disability facilities the college cannot provide, or are independent students over 23. Glory Residence Hall opened in spring 2025 with 100+ beds, an elevator, and a patio overlooking the chapel. Roxanna Booth Hall and Gribble Hall are co-ed by floor, and the Presidential Center has suites for upperclassmen. See D&E residential life.
16. Salem University
Salem University lists Hoffheimer Hall for women and Montgomery Hall for men. Rooms are double occupancy with a twin XL mattress, desk, dresser, closet, and wireless internet, and laundry is free. There is no curfew, and visitation runs until midnight Sunday to Wednesday and 2 a.m. Thursday to Saturday. Pets, space heaters, candles, and hot plates are prohibited. See Salem housing.
17. Bluefield State University
Bluefield State houses students in the 254-bed Medical Education Center Residence Hall, with single, double, triple, and quad rooms plus cottage singles and doubles. Utilities, free high-speed internet, and laundry are included on each floor. The hall has 24/7 front desk security and a free Bluefield Area Transit shuttle, and all residence halls are non-smoking. See Bluefield State residence halls.
18. Appalachian Bible College
Appalachian Bible College has three residence halls: Des Plaines (women), McCarrell (men), and Hoops, the newest, with separate floors for men and women. Rooms house two students, and Hoops adds two sinks, air conditioning, and oak furnishings for an added fee. Each hall has a head resident assistant and free laundry, and Appalachian Village offers townhouses for married students. See ABC campus 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 West Virginia for 2027?
The University of Charleston, Concord University, and Marshall University lead this University Magazine list for 2027, followed by WVU Tech, Potomac State, and Fairmont State. All 18 schools are ranked below with housing details from official sources.
Which West Virginia colleges require students to live on campus?
Fairmont State requires students to live on campus for at least four consecutive semesters; Concord requires unmarried traditional-age undergraduates to live in its halls unless they commute from a parent’s home; and Davis & Elkins requires students to live on campus, with a few exceptions.
Which West Virginia school has the newest residence hall?
Davis & Elkins opened Glory Residence Hall in spring 2025, and West Virginia State’s Keith Scholars Hall is its first new residence hall since 1969, with nearly 300 beds.
Which West Virginia schools offer suite-style housing?
Marshall (Marshall Commons), WVU Tech (Hogan and University Halls), Fairmont State (Bryant Place), West Liberty (Beta, Hughes, Krise), Bethany (Cochran Hall), and West Virginia State (Keith Scholars Hall) offer suite-style options.
Do any West Virginia schools have honors residence halls?
Yes. West Liberty’s Bonar Hall is the honors hall with a 3.5 GPA minimum, Marshall Commons houses honors students, and WVU lists an Honors Hall.
Top 18 Best College Dorms in West Virginia 2027: Ranked List
- University of Charleston
- Concord University
- Marshall University
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology
- Potomac State College of West Virginia University
- Fairmont State University
- Glenville State University
- Wheeling University
- West Virginia Wesleyan College
- Shepherd University
- West Virginia University
- West Virginia State University
- West Liberty University
- Bethany College
- Davis & Elkins College
- Salem University
- Bluefield State University
- Appalachian Bible College
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