Housing

Housing & Meal Plan Rates

As you plan for a housing and meal plan combination that fits your budget, you can also determine what options are available for Residence Hall Communities. There is a plan for all types of students, and there is one for you!

Meal Plans Requirements

First-year students who have a housing contract through Housing and Food Services are required to purchase the Residential All-Access Meal Plan. Per the terms and conditions of the housing agreement they are not eligible to purchase a Campus Dining Pass or to forego purchasing a meal plan.    

Residential All-Access Meal Plan

This plan offers students maximum flexibility to meet the needs of any eating schedule. Students have the freedom to eat a full meal or to just stop by to grab a snack. The format of this plan eliminates the need to budget meals per week and allows students to enjoy eating at the pace that works best for them. 

For added value the All-Access meal plan comes with 15 additional meals that may be used to treat a guest.   

Rate Stability

Our room and board rate structure is designed to align seamlessly with the university's Bearcats Tuition Guarantee program. As a new first-year student, the cohort you belong to is determined by the academic year in which you first enroll as a degree-seeking student. This ensures that room and board rates are determined by your tuition cohort, reflecting the consistent rate set during your first academic year.

It's important to note that while our Bearcats Tuition Guarantee ensures a fixed tuition rate for your academic career, room and board rates may still vary based on room type and selected options.

Previous Cohorts


2024-25 Undergraduate Rates

Single Occupancy

Students assigned to "single" rooms are not sharing the bedroom with another student. Single-room units may share other amenities such as bathrooms or common areas.

Multiple Occupancy

Students assigned to "multiple occupancy" rooms will share the bedroom space with other students. Multiple occupancy may mean two, three, or four students share a room.


Traditional Room

Communities: Calhoun, Dabney, Daniels, Siddall

Traditional rooms are ideal for those who enjoy the classic dormitory setting, Traditional Rooms provide a communal living experience with shared spaces.

Room-plus-meal plan rates by semester and academic year* by room type for Calhoun, Dabney, Daniels, Siddall with All-Access Meal Plan
Room Type  Per Semester
Per Academic Year   
Multiple Occupancy  $6,782 $13,564
Single Occupancy     $7,426
$14,852

*Rates for 2024-25 approved by the Board of Trustees February 27, 2024.

Room rates by semester and academic year* by room type for Calhoun, Dabney, Daniels, Siddall
Room Type  Per Semester
Per Academic Year
Multiple Occupancy $4,179 $8,358
Single Occupancy $4,823
$9,646

*Rates for 2024-25 approved by the Board of Trustees February 27, 2024.


Junior Suite

Communities: Marian Spencer, Stratford Heights

Experience comfort and convenience in our Junior Suite communities, designed for a more private living arrangement. 

Room-plus-meal plan rates by semester and academic year* by room type for Marian Spencer, Stratford Heights with All-Access Meal Plan
Room Type  Per Semester
Per Academic Year   
Multiple Occupancy  $7,484 $14,968
Single Occupancy     $7,885
$15,770

*Rates for 2024-25 approved by the Board of Trustees February 27, 2024.

Room rates by semester and academic year* by room type for Marian Spencer, Stratford Heights
Room Type  Per Semester
Per Academic Year
Multiple Occupancy $4,881 $9,762
Single Occupancy $5,282
$10,564

*Rates for 2024-25 approved by the Board of Trustees February 27, 2024.


Suite

Communities: CRC, Schneider, Turner

Experience the best of both privacy and shared living spaces in our Suite-style communities. These modern living arrangements offer a variety of configurations to suit your preferences.

Room-plus-meal plan rates by semester and academic year* by room type for CRC, Schneider, Turner with All-Access Meal Plan
Room Type  Per Semester
Per Academic Year
Double Occupancy $7,800
$15,600
Single Occupancy $8,114 $16,228

*Rates for 2024-25 approved by the Board of Trustees February 27, 2024.

Room rates by semester and academic year* by room type for CRC, Schneider, Turner
Room Type  Per Semester Per Academic Year
Double Occupancy $5,197 $10,394
Single Occupancy $5,511
$11,022

*Rates for 2024-25 approved by the Board of Trustees February 27, 2024.


Apartment

Bellevue Gardens, 101 Corry, CP Cincy, Morgens, Scioto, USquare, UPA, The Union on Taft, The Eden, University Edge

Discover the pinnacle of privacy and amenities in our Apartment communities. These premium living spaces offer exclusive features, including private kitchens.

Room-plus-meal plan rates by semester and academic year* by room type for 101 Corry, Bellevue Gardens, CP Cincy, The Eden, Jefferson House, Morgens, Scioto, The Union, University Edge, USquare, UPA with All-Access Meal Plan
Room Type  Per Semester Per Academic Year
Double Occupancy $8,089
$16,178
Single Occupancy $8,419 $16,838
Single Occupancy - Private Bath $8,669 $17,338

*Rates for 2024-25 approved by the Board of Trustees February 27, 2024.

Room rates by semester and academic year* by room type for 101 Corry, Bellevue Gardens, CP Cincy, The Eden, Jefferson House, Morgens, Scioto, The Union, USquare, UPA, University Edge
Room Type  Per Semester* Per Academic Year
Double Occupancy $5,486 $10,972
Single Occupancy $5,816 $11,632
Single Occupancy - Private Bath $6,066 $12,132

*Rates for 2024-25 approved by the Board of Trustees February 27, 2024.


2024-25 Break Rates

Students remaining in housing during breaks may be billed at a $39 nightly rate. 

During Winter Break and Spring Break, residents with a signed Housing agreement, and who are registered for spring semester classes, are eligible for break housing, but must complete a request in advance.

Residents may be relocated for the break period, depending on the status of their permanent residence hall community.


2024-25 Graduate Rates

Monthly rental and lease term rates* by unit type for Senator Place units leased through University Housing
Unit Type
Monthly Lease Term
11.5 months
1 Bedroom
$1,039 $11,949
2 Bedroom $1,482 $17,043
3 Bedroom $1,986 $22,839

*Rates for 2024-25 approved by the Board of Trustees February 27, 2024.

Monthly rental and lease term rates* by unit type for The Eden Grad units leased through University Housing
Unit Type
Monthly
Lease Term
11.5 Months
Studio
$1,143 $13,145
1 Bedroom $1,312 $15,088
2 Bedroom $1,421 $16,342

*Rates for 2024-25 approved by the Board of Trustees February 27, 2024.