Housing Costs
Students may choose from standard, single, or premium rooms. Students choosing to live on campus generally live with a roommate (standard room rate); however, single rooms may be available if space allows (single or premium rates). Housing is also available for the summer semester. Please check with the Office of Residence Life for details. Each student must pay a nonrefundable housing application processing charge of $50. Room rates include laundry, residence hall activity fee, Wi-Fi, and computer network access.
2025-26 housing costs per semester/year
Traditional rooms
| Residence Hall | Standard Rate (full occupancy) |
Single Rate (by design) |
Premium Rate (half occupancy) |
Bed Buy-Up Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | $2,650 / $5,300 | N/A | $3,375 / $6,750 | $725 / $1,450 |
| Bowen | $2,770 / $5,540 | N/A | $3,450 / $6,900 | $680 / $1,360 |
| Morey | $2,435 / $4,870 | N/A | $3,110 / $6,220 | N/A |
| Neihardt | $2,650 / $5,300 | $3,350 / $6,700 | $3,375 / $6,750 | $725 / $1,450 |
| Terrace | $2,650 / $5,300 | $3,350 / $6,700 | $3,375 / $6,750 | $725 / $1,450 |
| Pile | $2,770 / $5,540 | $3,395 / $6,790 | $3,450 / $6,900 | $680 / $1,360 |
| Stearns | $2,965 / $5,930 | N/A | $3,655 / $7,310 | $560 / $1,120 |
Suites (Stearns Hall only)
| Room type | Cost (semester/year) |
|---|---|
| Suite with a standard room (double occupancy) | $3,290 / $6,580 |
| Suite with a single room (by design) | $3,520 / $7,040 |
| Suite with a premium room (single occupancy room) | $3,850 / $7,700 |
Summer 2026 housing costs
Students living on campus in Summer 2026 will live in Stearns Hall. The following table provides rates for summer sessions.
| Session | Standard rate (full occupancy) | Premium rate (half occupancy) |
|---|---|---|
| Three-week session (3W) | $540 | $660 |
| First five-week session (5W1) | $900 | $1,100 |
| Second five-week session (5W2) | $900 | $1,100 |
Room type definitions
Standard rate (full occupancy):
This rate applies when a room is filled to its designed capacity.
- Standard double: Designed for two occupants. Available in all residence halls.
- Standard triple: A larger room designed for three occupants. Only available in Bowen Hall.
- Standard quad: Larger, multi-room units designed for four occupants. Only available in Anderson Hall.
Single rate (by design):
Single rooms are designed for only one occupant and are smaller than a standard double-occupancy room. Single rooms by design are only available in Neihardt, Pile, and Terrace Halls.
Premium rate (half occupancy):
Premium rooms are designed for multiple occupants but allow for a student/students to occupy the room at half the designed occupancy level at a premium price. Premium rates are available in all residence halls when space allows. Premium room options include:
- Double room occupied by one student.
- Quad room occuped by two students. Quad rooms are only available in Anderson Hall.
Suite:
Suites are designed for four occupants and feature a shared living space, kitchenette, and private bathroom. Suites are available in Stearns Hall. Options include:
- Suite with a standard room (double occupancy): two double-occupancy rooms filled to capacity
- Suite with a premium room (single occupancy): applies when a single student wishes to live alone
- Suite with a single room (by design): four single-occupancy rooms filled to capacity
Bed buy-up rate:
Applies when students want to occupy a triple or quad room at a reduced occupancy than what is designed. Offered only when space is available. Bed buy-up rates apply as follows:
- When two students wish to occupy a designed triple-occupancy room, they split the buy-up rate in half. Triple rooms are only available in Bowen Hall.
- When three students wish to occupy a designed quad-occupancy room, they split the buy-up rate in thirds. Quad rooms are only available in Anderson Hall and Stearns Hall suites.