 Purdue University has 17 residence halls right here on campus. Over 90% of first year students choose to live on campus for the opportunity to meet lots of new people. Hey Pete! Who's your friend? Hi, it's nice to meet you. Nice to meet you too! Living on campus also gives students access to our gym facility, dining courts, and if you're a sports fan like I am, Ross State Stadium and Mackie Arena. Purdue has 17 residence halls here on campus. Ranging from a standard double to an apartment style, students love to live on campus. So let's take a look inside. We're going to head into one of our standard double rooms. Living in the residence halls is a great way to find your sense of community. Pete's found his in athletics.