Top Colleges and Universities With the Nicest On-Campus Gyms and Athletic Facilities

Top Recommendations

• Hillsdale College (Hillsdale, MI): Roche Sports Complex, including Margot V. Biermann Athletic Center, "J.A.M" Varsity Weight Room, and more
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• The University of Chicago (Chicago, IL): Ratner Athletics Center, Myers-Mcloraine Pool, Henry Crown Field House, Outdoor Athletic Complex
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• The University of Texas at Austin (Austin, TX): Indoor Practice Facility ('The Bubble'), The Denton A. Cooley Pavilion, Kevin Durant Basketball Center, Gregory Gymnasium, and more
• University of Missouri—Columbia (Columbia, MO): Mizzou Football South End Zone Facility, Mizzou Arena, Hearnes Center, Tiger Performance Complex, and more
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• University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA): Hollenback Annex, Hutchinson Gymnasium, and more
• University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA): Galen Center, John McKay Center, and more

Northeast

• Binghamton University (Binghamton, NY): West Gym, Events Center, Dr. Bai Lee Court, and more
• Bowdoin College (Brunswick, ME): Peter Buck Center for Health and Fitness, Morrell Gymnasium, Lubin Family Squash Center, and more
• Bowie State University (Bowie, MD): The Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex, including triple-court arena, state-of-the-art fitness facility, racquetball/handball courts, and more
• Brown University (Providence, RI): Nelson Fitness Center, Pizzitola Sports Center, Zucconi Strength & Conditioning Center, and more
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• Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA): Kenneth Langone Athletics & Recreation Center, Sojka Pavilion, and more
• Chesapeake College (Wye Mills, MD): Health Professions and Athletics Center, including fitness center
• Colby College (Waterville, ME): Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center
• Cornell University (Ithaca, NY): Cornell Fitness Centers, Bartels Hall, Friedman Strength & Conditioning Center, Noyes Community Recreation Center, and more
• Emerson College (Boston, MA): Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker Gym, Emerson Fitness Center, and more
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• Fitchburg State University (Fitchburg, MA): Landry Arena Strength & Conditioning, Indoor Practice Facility, Recreation Center, and more
• Harvard University (Cambridge, MA): Malkin Athletic Center, Palmer Dixon Strength and Conditioning Center, Murr Center , and more
• Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD): Newton White Athletic Center, Ralph S. O’connor Center for Recreation and Well-Being, and more
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• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA): Al & Barrie Zesiger Sports & Fitness Center, Alumni Pool & Wang Fitness Center, duPont Athletic Center, and more
• Mercy University (Dobbs Ferry, NY): Victory Gym, Fitness center, and more
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• Monmouth University (West Long Branch, NJ): OceanFirst Bank Center, Boylan Gym, Fitness Center, and more
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• Muhlenberg College (Allentown, PA): Memorial Hall, John Deitrich Field House, Life Sports Center, and more
• Northeastern University (Boston, MA): Cabot Center, Marino Recreation Center, and more
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• Pennsylvania State University—University Park (University Park, PA): Bryce Jordan Center, Rec Hall, Gene Wettstone Gymnastics Complex, and more
• Princeton University (Princeton, NJ): Dillon Gymnasium, Cordish Family Pavilion and Lenz Tennis Center, The Stephens Fitness Center, and more
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• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, NY): Houston Field House, The Alumni Sports & Recreation Center, and more
• Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey—New Brunswick (New Brunswick, NJ): Jersey Mike's Arena, College Avenue Gym, multiple fitness centers, and more
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• Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken, NJ): DeBaun Athletic Complex, Walker Gymnasium, Fitness Center, and more
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• Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY): Wellness & Recreation Complex, JMA Wireless Dome, Women's Building, and more
• United States Military Academy (West Point, NY): Arvin Gymnasium, Gillis Field House, Strength Development Center, and more
• University of Massachusetts Amherst (Amherst, MA): The Bubble, Martin Jacobson Football Performance Center, Recreation Center, and more
• University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, PA): Fitzgerald Field House, Petersen Sports Complex, Petersen Events Center, and more
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South

• Christopher Newport University (Newport News, VA): The Freeman Center, Strength & Conditioning Facilities, Trieshmann Health and Fitness Pavilion, and more
• Dallas Baptist University (Dallas, TX): Burg Center, Athletic Training Center, Fitness Center, and more
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• Duke University (Durham, NC): Cameron Indoor Stadium, Card Gymnasium, Taishoff Aquatic Pavilion, and more
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• Eastern Kentucky University (Richmond, KY): Alumni Coliseum, Athletic Training Facility, Jack Ison Sports Performance Center, and more
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• Freed–Hardeman University (Henderson, TN): Brewer Sports Center, including weight and training rooms
• Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA): Zelnak Basketball Center, O'Keefe Gymnasium, Student-Athlete Performance Center, and more
• Houston Christian University (Houston, TX): Sharp Gym, Bradshaw Fitness Center, and more
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• Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA): Liberty Athletics Center, Liberty Arena, East Campus Field House, and more
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• Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA): Maravich Center, Maddox Field House, and more
• North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC): Wendell H. Murphy Center, PNC Arena, Dail Basketball Center, and more
• Pensacola Christian College (Pensacola, FL): Arlin R. Horton Sports Center, including varsity sports and recreational activities
• Rice University (Houston, TX): Robert L. Waltrip Training Center, Tudor Fieldhouse, Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center, and more
• Rollins College (Winter Park, FL): Harold & Ted Alfond Sports Center, including varsity sports and recreational facilities
• Southern Methodist University (Dallas, TX): Crum Basketball Center, Moody Coliseum, Campus Recreation Center, and more
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• Tarleton State University (Stephenville, TX): Wisdom Gym, Campus Recreation, and more
• Tennessee Technological University (Cookeville, TN): Eblen Center, Athletic Performance Center, and more
• Texas A&M University—College Station (College Station, TX): Reed Arena, E.B. Cushing Stadium, Cox-McFerrin Center for Aggie Basketball, West Campus Player Development Center, and more
• The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL): Coleman Coliseum, University of Alabama Soccer Complex, The Bill Battle Athletic Performance Center, and more
• The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (Edinburg, TX): UTRGV Fieldhouse, Bert Ogden Arena, Strength & Conditioning Facility, and more
• The University of Texas at San Antonio (San Antonio, TX): Roadrunner Athletics Center of Excellence, Convocation Center, and more
• The University of Texas at Tyler (Tyler, TX): Louise Herrington Patriot Center, Herrington Patriot Center, and more
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• University of Florida (Gainesville, FL): Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Basketball Practice Complex, Griffin-Oakley Strength & Conditioning Complex, and more
• University of Georgia (Athens, GA): Butts Mehre Heritage Hall, Stegeman Coliseum, and more
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• University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY): Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Nutter Field House, Campus Recreation, and more
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC): Roy Williams Court at the Dean E. Smith Center, Loudermilk Center for Excellence, and more
• University of North Texas (Denton, TX): North Texas Volley Ball Center, The Super Pit, UNT Rec Sports, and more
• University of Richmond (University of Richmond, VA): Weinstein Center for Recreation, Robins Center, Willis Strength & Conditioning Room, and more
• University of South Carolina—Columbia (Columbia, SC): Rice Athletics Center, Colonial Life Arena, Carolina Volleyball Center, and more
• University of Tennessee at Knoxville (Knoxville, TN): Thompson-Boling Arena, Neyland-Thompson Sports Center, RecSports, and more
• Wofford College (Spartanburg, SC): Benjamin Johnson Arena, Joe E. Taylor Center, and more

Midwest

• Baker University (Baldwin City, KS): Mabee Fitness Center & Shore Weight Room, Charlie Richard Outdoor Sports Facility, and more
• Holy Cross College (Notre Dame, IN): Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex, Carol & Park B. Smith Sports Performance Center, Coach George Blaney Gymnasium, and more
• Indiana University Bloomington (Bloomington, IN): Cook Hall, Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse, W. Jay and Nancy Wilkinson Performance Center, and more
• Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS): Bramlage Coliseum, Ahearn Field House, Peters Recreation Complex, and more
• Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI): Berkowitz Basketball Complex, Breslin Center, Fitness & Recreational Centers, and more
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• Missouri Southern State University (Joplin, MO): Leggett & Platt Athletic Center, Strength and Conditioning Centers, and more
• Mount Marty University (Yankton, SD): Laddie E. Cimpl Arena, Ruth Donohoe First Dakota Fieldhouse, and more
• Northwest Missouri State University (Maryville, MO): Bearcat Arena, Student Recreation Center, Foster Fitness Center, and more
• Northwestern University (Evanston, IL): Welsh-Ryan Arena, Patten Gymnasium, Trienens Performance Center, and more
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• Purdue University—West Lafayette (West Lafayette, IN): Mackey Arena, Holloway Gymnasium, Mollenkopf Athletic Center, and more
• The Ohio State University—Columbus (Columbus, OH): Jerome Schottenstein Center, St. John Arena, OSU Recreation Sports, and more
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• The University of Oklahoma (Norman, OK): Lloyd Noble Center, Sam Viersen Gymnastics Center, Sarkeys Fitness Center, and more
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• University of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH): Fifth Third Arena, Armory Fieldhouse, Lindner Center Weight Rooms, and more
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• University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (Champaign, IL): State Farm Center, Huff Hall, Campus Recreation Center, and more
• University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA): Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex, Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, and more
• University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS): Allen Fieldhouse, Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center, Shenk Sports Complex, and more
• University of Nebraska—Lincoln (Lincoln, NE): Alex Gordon Training Complex, Devaney Center, Campus Recreation, and more
• University of Wisconsin—Madison (Madison, WI): Stephen M. Bennett Student-Athlete Performance Center, Nicholas Recreation Center, and more
• Washington University in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO): Athletic Complex, David R. Francis Gymnasium, and more
• Wayne State University (Detroit, MI): Wayne State Fieldhouse, Athletic Performance Center, Mort Harris Recreation & Fitness Center, and more
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• Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo, MI): University Arena, Donald Seelye Athletic Center, Student Recreation Center, and more
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• Winona State University (Winona, MN): IWC Gymnasium, IWC Fitness Studio, McCown Gymnasium, Talbot Gymnasium, and more

West

• Arizona State University—Tempe (Tempe, AZ): Desert Financial Arena, Weatherup Center, Student-Athlete Facility, and more
• Biola University (La Mirada, CA): Chase Gymnasium, Biola Tennis Center, Fitness Center, and more
• Brigham Young University—Provo (Provo, UT): Fitness and Women's Fitness Centers, Open Play Gymnasiums, Marriott Center, and more
• California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo, CA): Mott Athletics Center, Mustang Strength Complex, Slover Center for Sports Medicine, and more
• San Diego State University (San Diego, CA): Viejas Arena, Peterson Gym, Aztec Recreation, and more
• San Francisco State University (San Francisco, CA): Main Gym at Don Nasser Family Plaza, Campus Recreation Center, and more
• Southern Utah University (Cedar City, UT): Multi-Purpose Center, America First Event Center, and more
• Stanford University (Stanford, CA): Arrillaga Center for Sports & Recreation, Burnham Pavilion & Ford Center, Maples Pavilion, and more
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• The University of Utah (Salt Lake City, UT): Jon M. Huntsman Center, Sorenson High Performance Center, and more
• University of California, Davis (Davis, CA): Edwards Family Athletics Center, University Credit Union Center, UCDHS Fitness Center, and more
• University of California, Irvine (Irvine, CA): Brian Events Center, Crawford Court, and more
• University of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA): Pauley Pavilion, John Wooden Center, Acosta Athletic Complex, and more
• University of California, Riverside (Riverside, CA): Johnson Family Practice Center, SRC Arena, UCR Recreation Center, and more
• University of Colorado Boulder (Boulder, CO): Dal Ward Athletic Center, Balch Fieldhouse, and more
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• University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV): Thomas & Mack Center, Cox Pavillion, Student Recreation & Wellness Center, and more
• University of Oregon (Eugene, OR): Mathew Knight Arena, Casanova Center, Recreation Center, and more
• University of Portland (Portland, OR): Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center, including fitness studios, rec gyms, and more
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• University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, WA): Athletics & Aquatics Center, Fitness Center, Memorial Fieldhouse, and more
• Utah Tech University (Saint George, UT): The Human Performance Center, Burns Arena, Habibian Center, and more
• Washington State University (Pullman, WA): Bohler Gym, Bohler Performance Center, and more
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• Western Washington University (Bellingham, WA): Sam Carver Gymnasium, Wade King Student Recreation Center, and more
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