Freshman year at Purdue University — which dorms are open, what to look for, and how to pick well.
57 dorms are open to first-years plus other class years. Sorted by student rating.
| Dorm | Overall ★ | Style | Bath | Reviews | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Chi Omega (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Alpha Epsilon Pi (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Alpha Gamma Delta (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Alpha Omicron Pi (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Alpha Phi (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Alpha Tau Omega (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Alpha Xi Delta (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Beta Theta Pi (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Cary Quadrangle | — | Suite | Semi-Private | 0 | ❄️ AC 🍽️ Dining |
| Chi Omega (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Delta Delta Delta (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Delta Gamma (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Delta Sigma Phi (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Delta Tau Delta (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Delta Upsilon (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Delta Zeta (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Duhme Hall | — | Corridor | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Earhart Hall | — | Suite | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| First Street Towers | — | Suite | Semi-Private | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Frieda Parker Hall | — | Suite | Semi-Private | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Gamma Phi Beta (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Harrison Hall | — | Corridor | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Hawkins Hall | — | Corridor | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Hillenbrand Hall | — | Suite | Semi-Private | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Honors College and Residences | — | Pod | Pod | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Kappa Alpha Theta (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Kappa Delta (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| McCutcheon Hall | — | Corridor | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Meredith Hall | — | Corridor | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Meredith South | — | Pod | Pod | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Owen Hall | — | Corridor | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Phi Delta Theta (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Phi Gamma Delta (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Phi Kappa Psi (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Phi Kappa Sigma (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Phi Kappa Tau (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Phi Mu (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Phi Sigma Kappa (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Pi Beta Phi (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Pi Kappa Alpha (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Pi Kappa Phi (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Shreve Hall | — | Corridor | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Sigma Chi (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Sigma Kappa (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Sigma Nu (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Sigma Pi (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| South Hall | — | Pod | Pod | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Tarkington Hall | — | Corridor | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Tau Kappa Epsilon (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Theta Chi (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Wiley Hall | — | Corridor | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Windsor Hall | — | Corridor | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Winifred Parker Hall | — | Suite | Semi-Private | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Zeta Beta Tau (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
| Zeta Tau Alpha (Chapter House) | — | House | Communal | 0 | ❄️ AC |
Purdue University freshmen are housed across the dorms listed below. Some schools centralize first-years on a specific quad or campus zone; others mix freshmen into all halls. The dorms section on this page reflects current inventory open to first-years — sort by review count to see where current students are reviewing the most.
Corridor-style halls (a long hallway with rooms opening off it, shared bathrooms) tend to drive more cross-room socializing — often the best fit for first-years who don't know anyone yet. Suite-style is quieter and more private but you may end up only knowing your suitemates.
It varies by building. Use the "❄️ Has AC" amenity filter linked at the bottom of this page to see only AC-equipped dorms at Purdue University.
Most colleges discourage singles for first-years (the social benefit of a roommate matters more in year one than in year four). Some schools allow medical singles or honors-program singles. Check your college's housing portal for current first-year single availability.
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