Best freshman dorms at UT Austin

Six halls to compare before choosing

The prices below are for 2026–27, per student for fall and spring, before applicable tax. They include the meal plan, internet and laundry. Check your contract for rates and room availability in your year.

• Stadium-side option · Moore-HillA double with a community bath is $14,465. Compare the walk from this part of campus to the buildings you expect to use. The hall also lists limited private-bath doubles.
• Central campus · Jester WestA double with a community bath is $14,937. Jester’s dining options are nearby, and the hall also lists doubles with connecting or private baths at a higher rate.
• Dining in the building · KinsolvingThis all-female hall on north campus houses Kins Dining. A double with a community bathroom costs $14,465 for 2026–27. UT also lists a connecting-bath double.
• Central-campus backup · Jester EastThe community-bath double carries the same $14,937 rate as Jester West. Put both on your shortlist if the Jester location matters more than the specific tower.
• Private-bath double · San JacintoUT lists a shared room with a connecting or private bath at $18,164 in its San Jacinto and Duren rate category. Check the exact San Jacinto room layout before paying the premium.
• New for fall 2027 · Whitis HallUT plans to open this north-campus hall for 2027–28 with singles, doubles and community bathrooms with private stalls. Check your contract for the rate.

Keep two good backups

Decide how much you can pay for the whole year and whether you would accept a community bath. Check the location of your likely classes before using both backup choices in the same part of campus.