All rates for housing and dining are proposed first to student leadership in the Inter Residence Hall Association (IRHA). 

Following acceptance by IRHA, the proposed rates are presented for approval to the Board of Regents, State of Iowa at their February/March meeting; final approval is made at the April/May meetings.

Prior to the time that rates are approved, posted rates are for illustrative purposes only and are subject to change.

After initial approval, the Board reserves the right to change rates during the term of the contract by giving 30 days advance notice. If rates increase during the term of the contract, an e-mail notice will be sent to all impacted residents informing them of the change. Residents have 20 days from the date of notification to cancel their contracts without penalty.

Once rates are approved, the “proposed” language will be removed from this website.

To review rates for Meal Plans and Dining Dollar$, please visit the Meal Plan Rates (ISU Dining website).

Traditional Style Halls

The following table includes rates in Barton, Lyon, Freeman, Birch, Welch, Roberts, Linden, Oak, Elm, Willow, Larch, Maple, Friley and Helser double and single rooms. Meal plans are required.

Room Type2025-26 Academic Year Rate
Double, No AC$5516
Double, with AC$5952
Single, no AC$6600
Single, with AC$7032

Wallace & Wilson

Room Type2025-26 Academic Year Rates
Double$4868
Single$5952

Suites & Geoffroy Hall

Eaton, Martin and Buchanan are buildings that offer all suite-style rooms. “Double” means two people share a bedroom. “Single” means there is one person in the bedroom. Meal plans are required. Note: Maple Hall has both suite-style and double AC rooms. The table below reflects the suite-style rate.

The newest hall on campus, Geoffroy has large rooms, common space throughout the building and a kitchenette. Meal plans are required.

Room Type2025-26 Academic Year Rates
Double Suite$7300
Single Suite$8386

Frederiksen Court Apartments

Frederiksen Court is a furnished apartment community with all utilities included. Meal plans are not required.

Apartment Type2025-26 Academic Year Rates
2 Bedroom, 4 Person$5430
4 Bedroom, 4 Person$5878
2 Bedroom, 2 Person$7031
2 Bedroom, 2 Person (pet friendly)$7359

Schilletter and University Village Apartments

Schilletter Village Apartments are for students with dependents/family housing. The rate listed is paid by the contracted resident, an ISU Student.

Apartment Type2025-26 Academic Year Rates
SV 2 Bedroom$7359
SV 2 Bedroom Pet$7679
UV 1 Bedroom, Unfurnished$6330
UV 2 Bedroom, 1 level, Unfurnished$3408
UV 2 Bedroom, Townhouse, Unfurnished$3623
UV 2 Bedroom, Townhouse, Pet or Furnished$3839