Room & Meal Plan Rates
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 & meal plan costs are per resident.
The provided rates are estimates and subject to change, pending final University of Denver Board of Trustees approval.
Housing Costs
Housing is a crucial aspect of a student's experience on campus. Whether they are a first-year student exploring housing options or upperclassmen considering off-campus living, understanding housing costs is essential. This section breaks down everything students need to know about housing expenses. Let's dive in!
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Residence Halls
Dimond Family Residential Village (DFRV)
Quarter
23-24
Year
23-24
Quarter
24-25
Year
24-25
Double room
$3,280.00
$9,840.00
$3,457.00
$10,371.00
Single room
$4,935.00
$14,805.00
N/a
N/a
Centennial Halls
Quarter
23-24
Year
23-24
Quarter
24-25
Year
24-25
Double room
$3,280.00
$9,840.00
$3,457.00
$10,371.00
Single room
$4,935.00
$14,805.00
$4,935.00
$14,805.00
Centennial Towers
Quarter
23-24
Year
23-24
Quarter
24-25
Year
24-25
Double room in suite
$3,435.00
$10,305.00
$3,620.00
$10,861.00
Johnson-McFarlane (JMac)
Quarter
23-24
Year
23-24
Quarter
24-25
Year
24-25
Double room
$3,280.00
$9,840.00
$3,457.00
$10,371.00
Single room
$4,935.00
$14,805.00
$4,935.00
$14,805.00
Nagel
Quarter
23-24
Year
23-24
Quarter
24-25
Year
24-25
Double room in suite
$3,435.00
$10,305.00
$3,620.00
$10,861.00
Double room in suite
$4,410.00
$13,230.00
$4,648.00
$13,944.00
Single room in apartment
$4,620.00
$13,860.00
$4,869.00
$14,608.00
Nelson
Quarter
23-24
Year
23-24
Quarter
24-25
Year
24-25
Double room in suite
$3,435.00
$10,305.00
$3,620.00
$10,861.00
Single room in suite
$4,410.00
$13,230.00
$4,648.00
$13,944.00
Double room in apartment
$3,675.00
$11,025.00
$3,873.00
$11,620.00
Single room in apartment
$4,620.00
$13,860.00
$4,869.00
$14,608.00
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Apartments
Hilltop
Quarter
23-24
Year
23-24
Quarter
24-25
Year
24-25
Double room
2-br apartment
$3,675.00
$11,025.00
$3,873.00
$11,620.00
Single room
2-br apartment
$3,885.00
$11,655.00
$4,094.00
$12,284.00
1-br apartment
$4,620.00
$13,860.00
$4,869.00
$14,608.00
Lynn Marie
Quarter
23-24
Year
23-24
Quarter
24-25
Year
24-25
Single room
2-br apartment
$3,255.00
$9,765.00
$3,430.00
$10,292.00
Studio apartment
$3,360.00
$10,080.00
$3,541.00
$10,624.00
1-br apartment
$3,885.00
$11,655.00
$4,094.00
$12,284.00
Mesa
Quarter
23-24
Year
23-24
Quarter
24-25
Year
24-25
Single room
2-br apartment
$3,255.00
$9,765.00
$3,430.00
$10,292.00
Studio apartment
$3,360.00
$10,080.00
$3,541.00
$10,624.00
1-br apartment
$3,885.00
$11,655.00
$4,094.00
$12,284.00
Ridgeline
Quarter
23-24
Year
23-24
Quarter
24-25
Year
24-25
Single room
2-br apartment
$3,255.00
$9,765.00
$3,430.00
$10,292.00
1-br apartment
$3,885.00
$11,655.00
$4,094.00
$12,284.00
Summit
Quarter
23-24
Year
23-24
Quarter
24-25
Year
24-25
1-br apartment
$3,885.00
$11,655.00
$4,094.00
$12,284.00
University Lofts (ULofts)
Quarter
23-24
Year
23-24
Quarter
24-25
Year
24-25
Single room
4-br apartment
$4,307.00
$12,921.00
$4,539.00
$13,617.00
Single room
2-br apartment
$4,465.00
$13,395.00
$4,706.00
$14,118.00
Single room loft
4-br apartment
$4,737.00
$14,211.00
$4,992.00
$14,977.00
Studio apartment
$5,250.00
$15,750.00
$5,533.00
$16,600.00
University Place (UPlace)
Quarter
23-24
Year
23-24
Quarter
24-25
Year
24-25
Single room
2-br apartment
$3,255.00
$9,765.00
$3,430.00
$10,292.00
1-br apartment
$3,885.00
$11,655.00
$4,094.00
$12,284.00
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4D House & Transfer House
4D House (the Hub)
Quarter
23-24
Year
23-24
Quarter
24-25
Year
24-25
Single room
$3,255.00
$9,765.00
$3,430.00
$10,292.00
Transfer House (TLC)
Quarter
23-24
Year
23-24
Quarter
24-25
Year
24-25
Double room
$3,280.00
$9,840.00
$3,457.00
$10,371.00
Single room
$4,935.00
$14,805.00
$4,935.00
$14,805.0
Meal Plan Costs
One of the keys to thriving on campus is a well-balanced meal plan and understanding meal plans is vital. In this section, we've gathered everything you need about meal plan options and dining hall experiences!
Meal Plan Options
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175 Block Meal Plan with $330 Meal Plan Cash
The 175 Block Plan offers approximately 17 meals per week and is designed for students who like flexibility on when they wish to eat and will be on campus for most, if not all, weekends. The $330 in Meal Plan Cash per quarter offers more opportunities to eat at retail locations on campus.
- Any 175 meals per quarter in the dining facilities
- Late Night Dining options are available
- $330 of Meal Plan Cash per academic quarter
- Any block meal can be used for a guest meal
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150 Block Meal Plan with $330 Meal Plan Cash
The 150 Block Plan offers approximately 15 meals per week and is designed for students who like flexibility on when they wish to eat and will be on campus most weekends. The $330 in Meal Plan Cash per quarter offers more opportunities to eat at retail locations on campus.
- Any 150 meals per quarter in the dining facilities
- Late Night Dining options are available
- $330 of Meal Plan Cash per academic quarter
- Any block meal can be used for a guest meal
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125 Block Meal Plan with $330 Meal Plan Cash
The 125 Block Plan offers approximately 12 meals per week and is designed for students who like flexibility on when they wish to eat and will be on campus some weekends. The $300 in Meal Plan Cash per quarter offers more opportunities to eat at retail locations on campus.
- Any 125 meals per quarter in the dining facilities
- Late Night Dining options are available
- $330 of Meal Plan Cash per academic quarter
- Any block meal can be used for a guest meal
Costs
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Residential & Academic Year Meal Plans
Meal Plan Rates Quarter
23-24
Year
23-24
Quarter
24-25
Year
24-25
175 Block Meal Plan
$300 Meal Plan Cash
$2,165.00 $6,495.00 $2,277.00 $6831.00 150 Block Meal Plan
$300 Meal Plan Cash
$2,060.00 $6,180.00 $2,167.00 $6,501.00 125 Block Meal Plan
$300 Meal Plan Cash
$1,970.00 $5,910.00 $2,072.00 $6216.00 -
Winter Break Meal Plans
The following meal plans are available through DUPay starting November 27, 2023.
Note: Winter Break Meal Plan Swipes do not carry over to Winter 2024 Quarter.
Meal Plan Rates Cost 10-Block Meal Plan
$95.00 50-Block Meal Plan
$495.00 50-Block Meal Plan with $330 Meal Plan Cash
$795.00 -
Non-Residential & Commuter Meal Plans
Eligible students can purchase a Commuter Meal Plan through DU Pay. Commuter plans are only available to commuter students, 3rd-year or 4th-year students, graduate students, and students who have used their entire residential meal plan and want to purchase additional meals for the quarter. Please contact the ID Card Office for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Am I required to get a meal plan?
It depends. All first-year, second-year (sophomore), and Transfer Living Community (TLC) residents must select the 125-block, 150-block, or 175-block meal plan.
Juniors, seniors, graduate students, commuting students, or those who have otherwise been released from their two-year live-on requirement are not required to have a meal plan.
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What happens if I don't use all of my blocks or meal plan cash?
Unused meal plan blocks do not carry over to the next quarter, but unused meal plan cash is carried over to the next quarter. Meal plans also do not carry over into the summer.
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How do I change my meal plan?
Students can conveniently request a meal plan change through their Housing Portal. This must occur by the first Thursday of every academic quarter. Dates for the academic year, including the deadline to request a meal plan change, can be found on our Important Dates.
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Where can I find which dining options are available?
You can find information about menus, dining locations, and hours on DU Dining's website.
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How do I purchase additional meal blocks?
Eligible students can purchase additional meal blocks through DU Pay in increments of 10. Please contact the ID Card Office for more information.