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2023-2024

Please be aware that any housing or meal plan adjustments made after the deadline to make changes or mid-quarter will be billed to a student based on the prorated daily amount.

Please note that all room & board rates are per resident.

Living on the University of Denver’s campus is a transformative experience filled with personal growth and exploration. DU established the two-year live-on commitment— requiring all DU students to reside on campus for the first two years — to cultivate learning opportunities and drive student success. 

While living on campus can be expensive, the University of Denver’s Housing and Residential Education (HRE) strives to provide affordable room and board rates and a wide variety of housing options to accommodate the diverse needs of our students. 

To begin planning your on-campus living expenses, continue learning about our room and board costs, meal plan options, and student resources. 

How Much Does Room & Board Cost? - 2023-2024 Rates

As you begin reviewing and selecting your housing options, please be aware that if you make any housing or meal plan adjustments after the deadline or mid-quarter, you receive a bill based on the prorated daily amount. 

Additionally, all room & board rates are per resident.

Review HRE’s important housing dates and deadlines.

  • First-Year Residence Halls

    The University of Denver’s first-year residence halls dedicated to incoming students include: 

     

    First-year and transfer student housing applications open December XX, 2023, and the priority deadline for housing is June XX, 2024. 

    Visit New Student Housing to learn more about living on DU’s beautiful campus.

    Johnson-McFarlane Hall, Centennial Halls, and Dimond Family Residential Village

    Per Quarter

    Academic Year

    Double (shared bedroom with another resident & community restroom)

    $3,280.00

    $9,840.00

    Single (single room & community restroom)

    $4,935.00

    $14,805.00

    Please note: All room & board rates are per resident.

  • Second-Year Residence Halls

    We are ready to welcome you back to DU for your second year living on campus. As a continuing student, you can choose your roommates and one of the following residence halls dedicated to second-year students:

    To review essential dates and the room selection process, visit the Continuing and Graduate Students page.

     

     

    Nagel Hall

    Per Quarter

    Academic Year

    Suite Double (shared bedroom with another resident & shared in-suite restroom)

    $3,435.00

    $10,305.00

    Suite Single (single bedroom & shared in-suite restroom)

    $4,410.00

    $13,230.00

    Apartment Single (single bedroom & shared living room, restroom, & kitchen)

    $4,620.00

    $13,860.00

     

     

     

    Nelson Hall

    Per Quarter

    Academic Year

    Suite Double (shared bedroom with another resident & shared in-suite restroom)

    $3,435.00

    $10,305.00

    Suite Single (single bedroom & shared in-suite restroom)

    $4,410.00

    $13,230.00

    Apartment Double (shared bedroom with another resident & shared living room, restroom, & kitchen)

    $3,675.00

    $11,025.00

    Apartment Single (single bedroom & shared living room, restroom, & kitchen)

    $4,620.00

    $13,860.00

     

    Centennial Towers

    Per Quarter

    Academic Year

    Suite Double (shared bedroom with another resident & shared kitchen & in-suite restroom)

    $3,435.00

    $10,305.00

    Please note: All room & board rates are per resident.

  • DU Student Apartments

    Reserved for third- and fourth-year residents and graduate students, DU’s apartments provide an additional level of independence while still offering campus conveniences. Each apartment is furnished and move-in ready!

    Third and fourth-year student apartments: 

    Graduate student apartments:

    University Lofts Apartments

    Per Quarter

    Academic Year

    Studio (single studio apartment)

    $5,250.00

    $15,750.00

    2-Bedroom (single room within a 2-bedroom apartment)

    $4,465.00

    $13,395.00

    4-Bedroom (single room within a 4-bedroom apartment)

    $4,307.00

    $12,921.00

    4-Bedroom with Loft (single room with loft within a 4-bedroom apartment)

    $4,737.00

    $14,211.00

     

    University Place Apartments

    Per Quarter

    Academic Year

    1-Bedroom (single room within a 1-bedroom apartment)

    $3,885.00

    $11,655.00

    2-Bedroom (single room within a 2-bedroom apartment)

    $3,255.00

    $9,765.00

     

    Hilltop Apartments

    Per Quarter

    Academic Year

    1-Bedroom (single room within a 2-bedroom apartment)

    $4,620.00

    $13,860.00

    2-Bedroom (single room within a 2-bedroom apartment)

    $3,885.00

    $11,655.00

    Double (shared bedroom with another resident within a 2-bedroom apartment)

    $3,675.00

    $11,025.00

     

    Lynn Marie Apartments

    Quarterly Rate

    Academic Year

    Studio 

    $3,360.00

    $10,080.00

    1-Bedroom (single room within a 1-bedroom apartment)

    $3,885.00

    $11,655.00

    2-Bedroom (single room within a 2-Bedroom apartment)

    $3,255.00

    $9,765.00

     

    Mesa Apartments

    Per Quarter

    Academic Year

    1-Bedroom (single room within a 1-bedroom apartment)

    $3,885.00

    $11,655.00

    2-Bedroom (single room within a 2-Bedroom apartment)

    $3,255.00

    $9,765.00

    Studio

    $3,360.00

    $10,080.00

     

    Ridgeline Apartments

    Per Quarter

    Academic Year

    1-Bedroom (single room within a 1-bedroom apartment)

    $3,885.00

    $11,655.00

    2-Bedroom (single room within a 2-bedroom apartment)

    $3,255.00

    $9,765.00

     

     

    Summit Apartments

    Quarterly Rate

    Academic Year

    1-Bedroom (single room within a 1-bedroom apartment)

    $3,885.00

    $11,655.00

     

    Please note: All room and board rates are per resident.

     

  • Transfer House (TLC) & 4D House

    DU’s Transfer Living Community connects you with your fellow transfer students and builds lasting friendships you can enjoy during your time at college and after you graduate. 

     

    Transfer House (TLC)

    Per Quarter

    Academic Year

    Double (shared bedroom with another resident & community restroom)

    $3,280.00

    $9,840.00

    Double (single bedroom & community restroom)

    $4,935.00

    $14,805.00

     

    4D House

    Per Quarter

    Academic Year

    Double (single bedroom & community restroom)

    $3,255.00

    $9,765.00

    Please note: All room and board rates are per resident.

DU Meal Plans

Living on DU’s campus grants you access to a wide variety of dining halls and neighborhood restaurants, ensuring you never go hungry. DU dining also accommodates medical dietary needs to make sure you enjoy nutritious, high-quality food to fuel your on-campus life. 

Learn more about what’s on the menu, dining locations, and hours.

Quick Facts About DU Meal Plans

  • Meal plans are per quarter.
  • Unused meal swipes do not carry over to the next quarter or into the summer. Similarly, unused meal plan cash does not carry over to the next quarter.
  • All first-year, second-year (sophomore), and Transfer Living Community (TLC) residents must purchase a 125-block, 150-block, or 175-block meal plan. 

Modifying Your Meal Plan/Purchasing Extra Swipes

Students can modify their meal plans by emailing housing@du.edu by the first Thursday of every academic quarter.  Students who would like to purchase additional meal swipes for their meal plan can do so in increments of 10.

Commuter Meal Plans

Eligible students can purchase a Commuter Meal Plan through DU Pay. Commuter plans are only available to commuter students, third-year or fourth-year students, graduate students, and students who have used their entire HRE meal plan and need to purchase additional meals for the quarter. For more information about Commuter Meal Plans, please contact the ID Card Office.

  • Meal Plan Rates

    Learn more about DU’s meal plan options.

    Meal Plan Rates

    Per Quarter

    Academic Year

    175 Block Meal Plan With $300 Meal Plan Cash

    • Any 175 meals per quarter in the dining facilities
    • Late-night dining options are available
    • $300 of Meal Plan Cash per academic quarter
    • Any block meal can be used for a guest meal
     

    With the 175 Block Plan, you receive approximately 17 meals per week. This meal plan is best suited for students who require flexibility on when they eat and plan to be on campus for most weekends. The $300 in Meal Plan Cash per quarter offers more opportunities to eat at retail locations on campus.

    $2,165.00

    $6,495.00

    150 Block Meal Plan With $300 Meal Plan Cash

    • Any 150 meals per quarter in the dining facilities
    • Late-night dining options are available
    • $300 of Meal Plan Cash per academic quarter
    • Any block meal can be used for a guest meal
     

    With the 150 Block Plan, you get about 15 meals per week and accommodate students who expect to be on campus during the weekends. Additionally, the $300 in Meal Plan Cash per quarter offers more opportunities to eat at retail locations on campus.

    $2,060.00

    $6,180.00

    125 Block Meal Plan With $300 Meal Plan Cash

    • Any 125 meals per quarter in the dining facilities
    • Late-night dining options are available
    • $300 of Meal Plan Cash per academic quarter
    • Any block meal can be used for a guest meal
     

    The 125 Block Plan gives you approximately 12 meals per week and is a great option if you intend to stay on campus most weekends. Additionally, the $300 in Meal Plan Cash per quarter offers more opportunities to eat at retail locations on campus.

    $1,970.00

    $5,910.00

Financing Your Stay

As you begin planning for your time at the University of Denver, we recommend reviewing our cost of attendance breakdown. On-campus housing and meal plans are considered direct costs, which means DU bills them directly to you are billed directly by DU. To generate an estimate of your upcoming cost of attendance, use the net price calculator or fill out the estimated first-year cost worksheet if you do not know your housing accommodations. If you have selected your housing and meal plan, please complete the 2023-24 estimated billing worksheet.

If you have any questions regarding the cost of room and board or estimating your cost of attendance, DU’s Office of Financial Aid is ready to help and connect you to helpful resources.