The best college dorms in Wyoming for 2027 offer strong amenities and a clear path from first-year housing to options for returning students. This guide covers the University of Wyoming, the state’s flagship campus in Laramie.
This guide follows the University Magazine ranking list for Wyoming and uses its published methodology for institution-level context. The section below summarizes housing details from the school’s own pages so you can compare room features and requirements before you apply. For more state guides, browse our best dorm rankings and broader university rankings.
The Best College Dorms in Wyoming 2027
1. University of Wyoming
Under a Board of Trustees policy, newly admitted first-year students at the University of Wyoming must live in residence halls for their first academic year. Each student gets a bed (single, lofted up to 60 inches, or bunked), a twin XL mattress, a desk and chair, a dresser, a wardrobe, and a vanity with a sink.
Applications open in mid-to-late January with no deadline, and later applicants are still guaranteed housing. Returning students can choose Upperclassman Hall at Orr, where double rooms are offered as singles at the same rate as a double in the newer North and South halls. See UW residence halls and Upperclassman Hall at Orr.
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 Wyoming for 2027?
The University of Wyoming is the school on this University Magazine list for 2027, with a first-year live-on requirement and an Upperclassman Hall at Orr for returning students.
Do University of Wyoming students have to live on campus?
Yes. Newly admitted first-year students must live in the residence halls during their first academic year, per a Board of Trustees policy.
When do University of Wyoming housing applications open?
Applications open in mid-to-late January and stay open past the start of classes, with no deadline. Later applicants may have fewer room options but are still guaranteed housing.
What furniture comes in University of Wyoming dorm rooms?
Each student gets a bed, a twin XL mattress, a desk and chair, a dresser, a wardrobe, and a vanity with a sink.
Who can live in Upperclassman Hall at Orr?
Students qualify if they have lived in a UW residence hall for at least one academic year, have sophomore or higher standing with at least 24 credit hours earned after high school, or are 21 or older.
Best College Dorms in Wyoming 2027: Ranked List
- University of Wyoming
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