Dorm bed sizes by school
Most residence hall beds are twin extra-long (Twin XL, about 80 inches long), but not all: some apartments and newer buildings use full-size or larger beds, and a few schools only name the sheet size. Here is what each school's housing page says, read in October 2026. Check your specific hall before you buy sheets, and keep the receipt.
| School | What the school's page says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Twin XL, twin or full sheets depending on room style (mattress size not stated) | ASU Housing: What to Bring checklist (PDF, May 2025 file) |
| Clemson University | Extra-long twin; full-size in Douthit Hills West buildings A, B, C and D | Clemson Housing packing list |
| East Carolina University | Mattresses supplied in each room; linens for an 80 in mattress recommended | ECU Campus Living: What to Bring / What to Leave at Home |
| Florida State University | Extra-long recommended; the page says mattress sizes vary | FSU Housing: what to bring |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Twin XL, about 38 in wide by 85.5 in long (approximate) | Georgia Tech Items to Bring |
| Indiana University Bloomington | Extra-long twin mattress | IU Housing: move-in packing |
| Michigan State University | Twin XL mattress | MSU Residence Education and Housing Services: What to Bring |
| Purdue University West Lafayette campus | Standard mattress 77-80 in long; some halls have Full XL. Extended beds (12 in longer) for residents 6 ft 4 in or taller in limited quantities | Purdue Housing: Facilities Guidelines |
| Texas A&M University Residence halls and apartments (Corps of Cadets halls differ) | Residence hall mattress 36 x 77 in; apartment mattress 54 x 75 in | Texas A&M Residence Life: Move-In |
| The Ohio State University Columbus campus | Twin XL (sheets listed as twin extra-long, 80 in) | Ohio State What to Bring, Columbus campus (PDF) |
| University of Central Florida | Extra-long twin (80 in) in most halls; full-size in Towers; queen (full XL) in NorthView. Mattresses are raised to the highest level; no risers. | UCF Housing packing list |
| University of Cincinnati | Not stated; the page refers you to your residence community's bed type | Cincinnati Housing: what to bring |
| University of Florida Single student housing | Extra-long twin sheets on the packing list; Cypress Hall and Keys Complex need extra-long full sheets | UF Housing: Pack Like a Pro |
| University of Georgia | Not stated on the checklist; it points to housing.uga.edu for mattress sizes | UGA Housing: what to bring checklist (PDF) |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Extra-long twin (sheets 36 x 80 in); hall pages list furniture dimensions | Illinois Housing move-in checklist |
| University of Kentucky | Twin XL or Full XL sheets listed (mattress size not stated) | UK Housing: What to Bring and What Not to Bring (PDF) |
| University of Maryland, College Park | Twin-size bed and mattress provided; bed risers must be square and no taller than 12 inches | UMD Resident Life: Before Move-In |
| University of Michigan | Standard mattress 36 x 80 in (takes Twin XL linens) | Michigan Housing: what to bring and what to leave at home |
| University of Minnesota | Extra-long twin (80 in) in residence halls; full-size in Keeler Apartments | Minnesota Housing: what to bring |
| University of Missouri | Residence halls: extra-long twin (80 in twin sheets); residents may not build or use their own lofts. Mizzou at U Centre: extra-long double or queen sheets | Mizzou Housing: Residence Hall Policies |
| University of South Carolina Columbia campus | Not stated on the page | Carolina Housing: Packing for Carolina |
| University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Not stated on the page | UT Knoxville University Housing: What to Bring |
| University of Texas at Austin | Extra-long twin | UT Housing: what to bring and leave behind |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | The checklist lists twin XL bedding; mattress size not stated | UW-Madison: What Would Bucky Bring (2026 checklist) |
| Virginia Tech | Twin XL (36 x 80 in); nothing larger without approval; self-built or rented lofts and bed risers not permitted | Virginia Tech Housing Policies (PDF, effective July 2026) |
Buying sheets
- Twin XL sheets are 36 x 80 inches; standard twin sheets are shorter and will not fit well.
- Buy two sets so one is always clean, and check whether your hall uses full-size beds before ordering.
- Mattress pads and toppers need the same size. Do not bring your own mattress; several schools prohibit it.
See what each school bans on the dorm prohibited items page, then use the move-in checklist. A mistake? Report a correction.