University of Michigan - North Quadrangle Residential and Academic Complex

This $175 million development, now two years old, offers 450 rooms for upperclassmen: singles, doubles, and triples, all with wifi access and central air. There’s an internationally themed dining hall that won the National Association of College and University Food Services’ gold status last year for presentation and menu, according to a CNN report. Entries include salmon fillet, tortellini with walnut pesto sauce, lamb, and shark. Students can also hit the Java Blue café and coffee shop for late-night cram sessions or take a break in the art gallery. An airy, ballroom-style multipurpose room with armchairs set in circles lets students work on group projects in comfort.