Housing Rates

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Included with On-Campus Housing

  • Furnished room/apartment
  • Wifi (RamNet)
  • Heating and air conditioning
  • Free laundry—just bring your favorite laundry detergent!
  • 24-hour building access with swipe card or key
  • 24-hour security by the WCU Police Department
  • Study, lounge, and recreational facilities in every residence hall
  • Activities and events hosted by the Graduate Hall Directors and the Office of Residence Life 

 

WCU Managed Housing

  • WCU Managed Housing is billed directly on your tuition bill
  • Financial aid and loans can be directly applied to your housing
  • Students in WCU Managed Housing enter into an occupancy agreement, which is cancelled if you withdraw from WCU
  • A meal plan (Ultimate, Purple, or Gold Meal Plan) is required if you live in any of these residences: Goshen, Killinger, Schmidt or Tyson
  • A meal plan is optional if you live in an apartment-style residence

2024-2025 WCU Managed Housing Rates (per resident)

Residence Hall Cost per Semester
Traditional North Campus Double (Goshen, Tyson, Killinger and Schmidt Halls) $3,324.00
Traditional North Campus Triple(Goshen and Tyson) $2,216.00
North Campus Designed Triple Deluxe $3,324.00
South Campus Apartments - Double Room $3,636.00
South Campus Apartments - Single Room
$3,960.00
College Arms Apartments (contact office for specific rates) $3,403 - $5,272

 

USH Affiliated Housing

  • USH is a third-party vendor that manages six residence halls on North and South Campus
  • Students who live in USH enter into a binding 10-month lease agreement, which is not cancelled if you withdraw from the University
  • The housing fee will not appear on your tuition bill; rent is paid directly to USH
  • Financial aid and loan payments may be applied to USH housing, but must be authorized by the student or borrower
  • A meal plan (Ultimate, Purple, or Gold Meal Plan) is required if you live in any of these residences: Allegheny, Brandywine, Commonwealth or University
  • A meal plan is optional if you live in an apartment-style residence

2024-2025 USH Affiliated Housing Rates (per resident)

Residence Hall Unit  Floor Plan Academic Year Lease 
(Fixed Rent Term)
Cost Per Semester
(Installments)
Allegheny Hall, Brandywine Hall, Commonwealth Hall 1x1 1 Bedroom Double Suite $11,116  $5,558 
Allegheny Hall, Brandywine Hall, Commonwealth Hall 3x2 3 Bedroom Double Suite $10,360  $5,180 
Allegheny Hall, Brandywine Hall 2x2 2 Bedroom Double with Living Area $11,620  $5,810 
Allegheny Hall, Brandywine Hall, Commonwealth Hall 2x1 2 Bedroom Single with Living Area $11,820  $5,910 
Commonwealth Hall 4x1 2 Bedroom Double Suite with Shared Bathroom $10,182  $5,091 
Commonwealth Hall Studio 1 Bedroom Studio Suite $12,242  $6,121 
University Hall 2x1 2 Bedroom Single Suite $11,384  $5,692 
University Hall 3x1 3 Bedroom Single Suite $11,088  $5,544 
University Hall 2x2 2 Bedroom Double with Living Area $10,796  $5,398 
The Village Apartments 4x2 4 Bedroom Apartment $11,892  $5,946 
East Village Apartments 4x2 4 Bedroom Apartment $11,892  $5,946 

 

Meal Plans

Meal plans are convenient, flexible, and loaded with options. Your meal plan allows you the freedom to eat at all dining locations across campus, complete with a range of menus and offerings.

Traditional residence hall rooms and suite-style residences require the Ultimate, Purple, or Gold meal plan.  Apartments do not require a meal plan.

2024-2025 Meal Plan Rates

Meal Plans Price Per Semester
The Ultimate Plan
Unlimited Meals + $250 Flex dollars
$2,235.00
The Gold Plan
14 Meals per week + $250 Flex dollars
$1,787.00
The Purple Plan
10 Meals per week + $300 Flex dollars
$1,664.00
Block 120 Plan
120 Meals per semester  + $350 Flex dollars
$1,461.00
Block 75 Plan
75 Meals per semester + $350 Flex dollars
$1,084.00
Block 30 Plan
30 Meals per semester + $300 Flex dollars
$746.00

WCU Dining Services: Meal Plans

Housing and Financial Aid

Learn more about eligibility requirements and the process for receiving financial aid for housing costs.

WCU Financial Aid