The Best College Dorms Methodology
The Best College Dorms ranking is based on key statistics and student reviews. Top-ranked colleges offer outstanding campus housing that is safe and clean with modern amenities at reasonable prices. Learn where our data comes from.
Factors Considered
| Factor | Description | Source | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Surveys on Campus Housing | Niche survey responses scored on a 1-5 scale regarding the quality of campus housing at each school. | Self-reported by Niche users | 70.0% |
| Average Housing Cost | Average cost of campus housing, as reported by the college. | U.S. Dept. of Education | 10.0% |
| Housing Capacity | Total housing capacity as a percentage of full-time undergraduate student enrollment, as reported by the college. | U.S. Dept. of Education | 10.0% |
| Student Housing Crime Rate | Rate of crimes committed in on-campus housing facilities per 1,000 students, as reported by the college. | U.S. Dept. of Education | 10.0% |
The same methodology is used to produce the Niche Dorms Grade for each ranked school as well as additional. Statistics obtained from the U.S. Department of Education represent the most recent data available, as self-reported by the colleges.
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