University Housing

Academic Year 2023-2024 Cost

Room and Board Rates 2023-2024

Community and room prices include a furnished room/suite, all utilities, and access to Wi-Fi. Meal plans are required and are added to the total annual cost of the room.

Payment Schedule

4 payments per semester X 2 = 8 payments a year

The total cost is divided evenly throughout the year to create the payment schedule. The first installment of each semester includes an additional $15 Residence Hall Association (RHA) Fee which serves residents by creating a living and learning experience within University-owned residence halls.

Installment Due Dates

*First installment of each semester includes additional $15 RHA fee.

Fall 2023 Semester
*7/26/20239/6/202310/4/202311/1/2023
Spring 2024 Semester
*12/6/20232/7/20243/6/20244/3/2024

 For specific payment schedule amounts, view the printable room rates in PDF form:

Printable Room and Board Rates for 2023-2024 (PDF)

Imprimibles de alojamiento y comida 2023-2024 (PDF)


An initial payment of $300 must be paid while applying to reside with University Housing

Academic Year 2023-2024 Annual Rates for Communities and Rooms*

Communities and Room TypesRoom RateMeal Plan RateRHA FeeTotal Annual Cost
Shasta/Lassen/Mechoopda/Esken Double Room Rate with Full Meal Plan$8,608.80$3,880.80$30$12,520
Konkow Single Room Rate with Mini Meal Plan$10,428.00$1,615.20$30$12,073
Konkow Double Room Rate with Mini Meal Plan$8,608.80$1,615.20$30$10,254
Konkow Triple Room Rate with Mini Meal Plan$7,262.40$1,615.20$30$8,908
Éstom Jámani Double Room Rate with Full Meal Plan$9,475.20$3,880.80$30$13,386
Éstom Jámani Triple Room Rate with Full Meal Plan$7,996.80$3,880.80$30$11,908
Éstom Jámani Quad Room Rate with Full Meal Plan$5,997.60$3,880.80$30$9,908
University Village Single Room Rate with Mini Meal Plan$10,428.00$1,615.20$30$12,073
University Village Double Room Rate with Mini Meal Plan$8,608.80$1,615.20$30$10,254

Academic Year 2023-2024 Semester Rates for Meal Plans (Required for Residents)

Meal Plan Cost per semesterAverage # of MealsFlex Cash
Full Meal Plans
Chico Plan: 192 Meals (12 Meals/week)$1,940.40192$64
Bidwell Plan: 176 Meals (11 Meals/week)$1,940.40176$128
Wildcat Plan: 160 Meals (10 Meals/week)$1,940.40160$192
Mini Meal Plan (Konkow and UV Only)
Mini Plan: 64 Meals (4 Meals/week)$807.6064$112

Meal Plan Assignments

Shasta, Lassen, Éstom Jámani, Esken or Mechoopda
  • Choose one of the following meal plans:
    • Chico
    • Bidwell
    • Wildcat
University Village & Konkow
  • Mini Meal Plan
    • You will automatically receive the Mini Meal Plan, but can opt for a full plan (Chico, Bidwell, or Wildcat) if desired.

Disclaimer: The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after fees are initially charged or initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees. All listed fees, other than mandatory systemwide fees, are subject to change without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, or the Presidents, as appropriate. Changes in mandatory systemwide fees will be made in accordance with the requirements of the Working Families Student Fee Transparency and Accountability Act (Sections 66028 - 66028.6 of the Education Code).

For an estimated moderate standard of living budget, please refer to the Chico State Cost of Attendance.