The Top 8 Twin XL Mattress Toppers for College

Made from 100% certified organic cotton, Saatva's high-quality topper eliminates moisture and stays put while you toss and turn, thanks to secure bands. You can customize the material according to your sleep needs, too: Pick from graphite (for extra cooling), latex (for responsive support), or high-density foam (for contouring support) for your most personalized sleep yet.

With more than 40,000 5-star reviews, this memory foam topper is a clear customer favorite. It has five different pressure-reducing zones, which in turn minimizes the amount of tossing and turning per night, and even comes with a secret weapon built to calm you as you snooze: There's lavender infused in the material, for your most relaxing sleep yet.

Calling all hot sleepers: Tempurpedic's cool-to-the-touch topper is a must-buy. It's all down to the three-inch-thick TEMPUR® ES material and super breathable, high-performance cooling cover. This combination not only keeps night sweats at bay, but will also support you while you sleep; several reviewers note it helped alleviate sore muscles.

Two words for you: NASA technology. SlumberCloud's 300-thread count pad uses NASA-approved temperature-regulating tech (the very same that's used in spacesuits) to ensure that it absorbs your body heat, keeping you comfortable throughout the night.

For a low-maintenance purchase, go with this breathable option from Leisure Town, which can be thrown in the washing machine for a quick refresh. It's filled with a down-alternative fiberfill that also happens to be hypoallergenic, so if you suffer from allergies it's a smart buy.

Affordable on almost any budget, this top-reviewed quilted topper has a breathable cotton shell with down-alternative filling. The topper has extra deep mattress pockets, which is a great feature because it'll stay in place no matter how much you toss and turn at night, worrying about finals.

Cooling mattress toppers don't have to break the bank, as this gel-infused, breathable one from Sleep Innovations proves. It's also supportive, making standard dorm room beds a lot more comfortable.

Bedsure's mattress topper is quilted, providing extra support for a good night's sleep on notoriously uncomfortable dorm mattresses. The microfiber filling is what makes it breathable so you don't overheat, and it's machine-washable. Best of all, this topper fits on mattresses up to 21 inches deep (something you don't find on many Twin XL toppers).