Ranking the Dorms at American University

Far from other freshmen dorms and classes, difficult terrain to access quickly and confusing for delivery drivers and parents alike. The bathrooms are poorly maintained and the rooms have carpets. Typically full of exchange students. Gets absurdly hot in the spring. - 4 years ago

Nothing to call home about. It works, but unless being on campus is really important to you it’s probably better to live in an apartment - 4 years ago

Letts does have AC but it was broken in my dorm so it was brutal in the spring when DC weather is 90+ degrees and facilities refused to fix it - 4 years ago

I lived in a double as a freshman. The room was spacious, bathrooms were in pretty good condition, lounges were newly renovated. The only issues I encountered were with the bathroom faucet water pressure and the room air conditioning being locked (couldn't adjust temperature past 72 degrees F). - 4 years ago

Easily the best of the freshman dorms. Private bathroom is a godsend. Doors are thick enough to block out sounds and smells, enabling a fun time to easily be had. Look out for the RA’s doing their rounds every ~2 hours. Also, the view out of most dorms in Centennial is way better than any in Anderson or Letts. - 4 years ago

Cassell is pretty good! Some pros are that it is all pretty new, and there are suite styles that allow for groups to live together. Some cons are that there is bug problems (but it is a dorm lol). - 1 year ago

East campus is a great place for sophomores. There is a private bathroom and a common area that allows everyone to get to know each other. The furniture is also new and sturdy. - 4 years ago