Over 1,300 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College students call ABAC Place and ABAC Lakeside their home away from home. According to University Magazine, they have chosen the top-ranked residence halls in Georgia.

The magazine’s recent ranking of the Best College Dorms in Georgia for 2025 ranked ABAC the best among 30 colleges and universities in the state. The article cited the facilities’ spacious rooms, study lounges, and recreational areas, stating that ABAC “sets the standard for excellent student housing in Georgia and making it a top choice for prospective students.”

Trent Hester, ABAC’s Director of Residence Life and Housing, said living on campus offers some obvious advantages to students.

“It allows our students to immerse themselves in the college experience fully,” he said. “We are proud to offer a residential environment that fosters personal, professional, and academic growth. We actively seek opportunities to engage students with our facilities through events. We take pride in seeing our students flourish while living on campus.”

The article also noted the priority ABAC places on student safety and the dorms’ convenient access to campus resources.

ABAC Place opened in 2004 and consists primarily of four-bedroom, two-bath units with some two and three-bedroom units as well. Each resident has a private bedroom and furnished living room. It is also connected to the John Hunt Town Hall Center, which contains administrative offices, recreational facilities, a group meeting space, a computer lab, and a convenience store.

ABAC Lakeside, which opened in 2007, is reserved for first-year students and features two-bedroom units. It also offers a 24-hour computer lab, game rooms, lounges, laundry, and outdoor grills.

“This recognizes that we are succeeding in our mission to make ABAC a destination college,” said ABAC President Tracy Brundage. “Our students enjoy all the amenities our residence halls offer and are comfortable and safe on campus, which plays a significant role in their success. Offering that at an affordable price is another reason our enrollment continues to grow.”

Nikki Ooley, a Resident Assistant at ABAC Place, commuted to ABAC for a year before moving to campus. She said that decision made a difference in her college experience.

“I have loved making lifelong friendships with my roommates and hosting ‘family dinners’ and movie nights,” she said. “I’ve always felt safe living on campus and the distance to class is a huge bonus.”

“ABAC is committed to providing a top-tier residential experience,” said Amy Willis, ABAC’s Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. “From facilities to programming, we’re always looking for ways to improve the student experience.”