🏠 Iowa State University — Parent Guide

Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at Iowa State University.

💡 Tips for parents reviewing dorm options:

📍 Location

Ames, IA, Iowa

🏛️ College Type

public

👥 Enrollment

29,202 total students

🏠 Housing

14 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter

📊 Dorm Comparison by Safety & Cleanliness

DormOverall ★Safety ★Cleanliness ★ReviewsFeatures
Friley Hall 0 🛗 Elevator 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Larch Hall 0 🛗 Elevator
Maple Hall 0 🛗 Elevator
Willow Hall 0 🛗 Elevator
Linden Hall 0 🛗 Elevator
Buchanan Hall 0 🛗 Elevator 🍽️ Dining Hall
Helser Hall 0 🛗 Elevator
Martin Hall 0 🛗 Elevator
Eaton Hall 0 🛗 Elevator
Roberts Hall 0 🛗 Elevator
Lyon Hall 0 🛗 Elevator
Wallace Hall 0 🛗 Elevator
Wilson Hall 0 🛗 Elevator
Frederiksen Court 0 🍳 Shared Kitchen

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🎓 Class-Year Housing Guides

Year-specific advice for Iowa State University dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:

🎓 Freshman Guide📚 Sophomore Guide📖 Junior Guide🎉 Senior Guide

🔍 Filter by Amenity

Looking for something specific? Browse Iowa State University dorms filtered by amenity:

❄️ with Air Conditioning🍳 with Shared Kitchen🛗 with Elevator♿ ADA-Accessible🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly🚿 with Private Bathrooms🛁 with Semi-Private Bathrooms🧼 with Communal Bathrooms♀ All-Female