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.

DU dining

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!

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

DU dining

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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