Colleges With Disability Housing Available

Every student deserves to feel safe, comfortable, and supported in their living situation while attending college. However, as a student with a disability, you might have noticed locating accessible and accommodating housing options can be a challenge. Here you’ll find a list of colleges that offer accessible living accommodations on campus to meet the needs of all students, regardless of their abilities.

What is Housing for Students with Disabilities?

Disability housing on college campuses refers to specialized residential options that are designed to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. This type of housing typically includes accessible features such as wheelchair ramps, widened doorways, lowered countertops, and other accommodations that promote independence and safety for students with physical or cognitive disabilities.

Why is Housing for Disabled Students Essential on College Campuses?

Many students with disabilities face significant barriers when accessing higher education, so having accessible and inclusive housing options is crucial to ensuring they can fully participate in campus life. Without these accommodations, students with disabilities may be forced to choose between their education and health or safety.

How You Can Use This Disability Housing List

If you’re a student or a parent of a student with a disability, consider using this list to search for colleges because these schools have demonstrated a commitment to providing inclusive and accessible housing options for their students. By choosing one of these colleges, you will have the support needed to succeed academically and personally. In addition to their housing, many of these schools also offer a range of services and resources to support students with disabilities, including assistive technology, robust academic accommodations, and disability services staff who are dedicated to helping students navigate their college journey.

You can also check out this article highlighting Best Schools for Students With Disabilities.  

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Originally a training school for Baptist ministers, The Baptist College of Florida is now a 4-year institution offering a Christian worldview-based education. BCF features 18 bachelor’s degree options including Biblical Studies, Christian Studies...

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The Baptist College of Florida is a well-rounded and educationally beneficial institution. The college offers many degrees and has great one on one classroom experience. The faculty and staff are well qualified and meet all the needs of the students.

” – Kirstie from Pansey, AL
Central State University

Founded in 1887, Central State University is a 4-year public school in western Ohio and an Historically Black College and University. A member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Central State hosts colleges of Education, Engineering, Business...

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Central State University is a great HBCU for African American Students. As the only HBCU in Ohio it provides students with with a rich learning experience. The professors go out their way to make sure students comprehend classroom material.

” – Armond
Laguna College of Art and Design

The Laguna College of Art and Design is a private college of fine arts in Laguna Beach, California. LCAD offers undergraduate degrees in 10 art and design-related fields of study such as Animation, Game Art, and Graphic Design and the college also...

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It's a great school for people who are interested in small classes with the focus on the students. The classes work you as hard as any other school and fun to take. The school is located near the beach, also allowing you to walk around the...

” – Student
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The University of the Virgin Islands is a public, historically black institution established on the scenic islands of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John. The college offers over 45 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in variety of areas of...

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The learning experience here is quite interesting because the professors know their stuff and very knowledgeable in their fields. You can learn a good bit just by attending the classes but to get the most out of the college you would have to take...

” – Tyriq from St. Thomas, VI
Alabama State University

Originally founded by former slaves, Alabama State University is an HBCU situated in Montgomery and a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The ASU campus hosts eight colleges offering over 50 undergraduate and graduate degrees. The ASU...

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Alabama State University is a university moving in the right direction. This school has been through adversity with so many changes from the head personnel, but it seems its all coming together. This university is one to adore with the various...

” – Leslie from Fairfield, AL
Idaho State University

Originally founded as The Academy of Idaho, Idaho State University is a 4-year public research university in southeast Idaho. ISU is home to six colleges conferring degrees in over 250 academic programs of study and offers a Career Path Internship...

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I am a second year at ISU and am a junior. Each semester in college is different but the first few seem to be pretty similar all across the board. I started college in August of 2008. ISU is a great school, the teachers care and there is always...

” – Sarah from Eagle, ID
Maine College of Art & Design

Founded in 1882, the Maine College of Art is a private school of art and design in coastal Maine. Situated in the Arts District of Portland, MECA confers bachelor’s degrees in 11 artistic majors including Photography, Ceramics, and Illustration. In...

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Reading from other reviews, I know I'll learn a lot, not only in Illustration, but in other forms of art too. They have an awesome Foundations program, and just by reading the curriculum, I know I'm going to learn more and more about art.

” – Ana from the Southern Realms of Jersey
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With a campus overlooking the Missouri River, Bismarck State College is the third largest school in the North Dakota University System. Bismarck State provides two years of courses toward an undergraduate degree through its 45 liberal arts transfer...

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Bismarck State College is the perfect school to go to if you are looking for a college to start out at. It has lots of different degree plans and there are many people available to help you out at all times! The faculty and staff there are also very...

” – Katie from Bismarck, ND
North Central University

North Central University is a private, Christ-centered institution established in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Students enrolled at NCU are required to attend weekly chapel. The college features a unique core curriculum plan, which involves both a...

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The classes at North Central are great and well worth the money paid for them. Most of them cover subject matter that will relate to everyday life. Professors are caring and willing to help whenever a student needs it.

” – Maeve from Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg State University is a public institution based in rural southeast Kansas. The school operates a second satellite campus in the Kansas City Metro area. Pitt State is home to the Tyler Research Center which houses both the Kansas Polymer...

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The general education classes are not particularly difficult, but they are filled with a lot of interesting information. My major is Biology/Pre-Physical Therapy emphasis. My core classes that go towards my major are pretty challenging and filled...

” – Kathyn from Pittsburg, KS
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Life Pacific College is a private institution affiliated with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. The school is located in San Dimas, California, and offers both associate and bachelor’s degree programs. Favored fields of study include...

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I love LPC (Life Pacific College). It is filled with tremendous accountability, encouragement, and motivation to succeed in not only academics, but in our relationship with Christ. As cliché as it sounds, we are properly being prepared for a...

” – Mary from Fresno, CA
Bethune-Cookman University

Formed by the merger of the Cookman Institute and Daytona Normal & Industrial Institute, Bethune-Cookman University is an Historically Black College and University in eastern Florida affiliated with the United Methodist Church. B-CU confers bachelor...

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My major is Elementary Education and thus far i have been enjoying every little minute of it. I have learn a lot about my major and i can not wait to return to Bethune Cookman to learn even more. Cookman has so many Majors that stand out but to me...

” – Johnua from Jacksonville, FL
Cameron University

Established in 1908 in conjunction with Oklahoma’s statehood, Cameron University is a public, 4-year institution located in Lawton. CU offers over 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as over 50 minor fields of study. The college...

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The first semester I learned a great deal! I would say, more than most my time at high school combined! Cameron University is a great collage. People are friendly and helpful. I have amazing instructors, too! They are eager to help each student, and...

” – Sarah from Geronimo, OK
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As the only public college in New York’s Adirondack Park region, North Country Community College is a 2-year institution and part of the State University of New York system. Among North Country’s 20 degree-granting fields of study, the college’s...

Lane College

Lane College is a private, historically black institution established in Jackson, Tennessee. Along with its traditional class offerings, the college also offers the Lane Evening Adult Program to allow working adult learners the ability to earn a...

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College itself is what you make it!! The small class room setting is really a huge plus!!

” – Jelisa from LA Vergne, TN
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Founded in 1890, Post University is a for-profit college in western Connecticut. Post confers bachelor’s degrees in 19 fields of study and is home to six associate degree-granting programs. To accommodate working students, 10 degree programs are...

Washburn University

Located in the heart of the capital city of Topeka, Kansas, Washburn University is a four-year public municipal institution. Washburn has five undergraduate schools and colleges, along with the School of Law. Priding itself on affordability and...

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Washburn is ranked in the top 10 of the 2010 U.S. News and World Report America's Best Colleges. It is a great business school. I have enjoyed all my business classes and teachers, and they are teaching me a lot.

” – Cody, KS
Life University

Life University is the biggest single-campus chiropractic college in the world. It is a private institution founded by a doctor of chiropractic that offers health and wellness-focused programs. Life University’s education is founded around Vitalism...

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During campus tour we were taken through three courses for a 15 minute sample to various courses that my program requires. The student/professor ratio seem conducive to an environment for learning.

” – Travis from Macon, GA
Missouri Western State University

Missouri Western State University is a public school based in Saint Joseph, MI. MWSU is one of the less than 500 colleges in the US with an ABET-accredited engineering programs. Upon admittance to Missouri Western students rub the head of the statue...

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When I started college in the fall of 2008 I was really unsure of what my major was going to be and what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Taking the general studies classes at Missouri Western has really helps students figure out what they...

” – Bethany from Saint Joseph, MO
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The Academy of Art University is a for-profit college of art and design in San Francisco and the largest private school dedicated to training artists in the United States. The Academy of Art University  confers bachelor’s and associate degrees in 22...