The 5 Best Syracuse University Dorm

First-year students at Syracuse may live either on-campus or off-campus.

On-campus living offers many perks—including having daily access to a student health center, academic counseling centers, and recreational facilities like a pool and gym.

Plus, it makes it easy to get around Syracuse’s campus since your dorm is located right near your classes.

If you’re looking for housing that comes with lots of amenities and a prime location, look no further. Here are the top dorms at Syracuse University.

1. Watson Hall

Syracuse - Watson Hall
405 University Place, Syracuse, New York 13244

Named for Thomas J. Watson, Sr., President of IBM 1914-1949 when land donated to SU for Triple Cities College, SU Trustee. Occupied in 1954. Houses approximately 460 returning students. Four residential floors – coed by room.

Syracuse – Watson Hall Dorm Cost

Room TypeRate (per student per semester)
Large Single$5685
Single with Bath$5685
Regular Single$5130
2- person suite with bath $5650
Suites$4910
Large Open Double$4745
Open Double with Bath$4745
Open Double$4325

2. Sadler Hall

Syracuse - Sadler Hall
1000 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, New York 13244

Named for John W. Sadler, class of 1896 and former Surrogate Judge of Onondaga County, and his sister Nettie M. Sadler, class of 1900. Occupied in 1960. Houses approximately 490 first year students. Eight residential floors – coed by room.

Syracuse – Sadler Hall Dorm Cost

Room TypeRate (per student per semester)
Large Single$5685
Single with Bath$5685
Regular Single$5130
Suites$4910
Large Open Double$4745
Open Double with Bath$4745
Split Double$4745
Open Double$4325

3. Lawrinson Hall

Syracuse - Lawrinson Hall
303 Stadium Place, Syracuse, New York 13244

Named for William Henry and Elizabeth M. Lawrinson, parents of Ronald K. Lawrinson, New Jersey dairy executive. Occupied in 1965. Houses approximately 540 students. Twenty residential floors – coed by room.

Syracuse – Lawrinson Hall Dorm Cost

Room TypeRate (per student per semester)
Large Single$5685
Single with Bath$5685
Regular Single$5130
Suites$4910
Corner Double$4745
Split Double$4745

4. Haven Hall

Syracuse - Haven Hall
400 Comstock Avenue, Syracuse, New York 13244

Named for Rev. Erastus O. Haven, second Chancellor of SU, 1874-1880. Occupied in 1964. Houses approximately 375 students. Eleven residential floors – coed by room.

Syracuse – Haven Hall Dorm Cost

Room TypeRate (per student per semester)
Large Single$5685
Single with Bath$5685
Regular Single$5130
Suites$4910
2-person suite$5650
Corner Double$4745
Large Open Double$4745
Open Double with Bath$4745
Split Double$4745
Open Double$4325

5. Ernie Davis Hall

Syracuse - Ernie Davis Hall
619 Comstock Avenue, Syracuse, New York 13244

Named for Ernie Davis, class of 1962; two-time All-American college football selection and first African American to win Heisman Trophy (1961). Occupied in 2009. Houses approximately 250 students. Seven residential floors – coed by room.

Syracuse – Ernie Davis Hall Dorm Cost

Room TypeRate (per student per semester)
Large Single$5685
Single with Bath$5685
Regular Single$5130
Suites$4910
2-person suite$5650
Split Double$4745

Here are other SYR dorms for First-Year Undergraduate Students

Boland Hall
Brewster Hall
Brockway Hall
Booth Hall
DellPlain Hall
Kimmel Hall
Marion Hall
Oren Lyons Hall
Shaw Hall
Walnut Hall
Washington Arms
Skyhall I, II, and III

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