KISS - keep it simple and inexpensive. My daughter is running KEF LS50s off a BlueSound PowerNode and is very happy with the setup. I would keep the investment as low as possible, unfortunately theft is always a concern. Keep the system as minimal as possible, there is never enough space in a dorm room. A pair of active speakers that the user could cast Spotify to would be a good consideration too. Good luck and cheers.
Looking for an all-in-one just-add-speakers streamer for my son to take to college
Cambridge Audio Evo 75 is probably the top of the range, but maybe a BlueSound Powernode is good enough? Maybe there is something cheaper that fits the bill?
My son is not (yet) an audiophile, so sufficient volume may be the most important, but interested in any thoughts folks have on this topic.