Don’t let Minnesota’s housing system scare you. The best 2 dorms, in my opinion, are not in high demand:
- Bailey is located on the St. Paul campus where the agriculture classes are. The St. Paul campus is great, in my opinion, and located in a super cute neighborhood, but the dorm is not in demand because most students want to be at the Mpls campus. Being at the St. Paul campus is like being in a smaller college within a big college. The main campus is a quick free shuttle ride away. The best of both worlds, in my opinion. LOTS of research opportunities here.
- Middlebrook is another great dorm, but less in demand because it is on the West Bank. It houses honors students on some floors and sober living on some floors, so less obnoxious partying. Really a great community.
If and when you decide to move off campus, there are plenty of affordable options.