Residence Hall Cost of Living
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Students who live on campus have higher GPAs, are more likely to graduate and to be more satisfied with their college experience than students who in live off campus apartments or houses.
Rates and Payments
Theophilus Tower
Double: $2,304/semester, $4,608/academic year
Single (buy-out**): $3,217/semester, $6,434/academic year
Wallace Residence Center
Double: $2,350/semester, $4,700/academic year
Single (buy-out**): $3,280/semester, $6,560/academic year
Stevenson Single: $3,485/semester, $6,970/academic year
Living Learning Communities (LLC)
Double: $2,666/semester, $5,332/academic year
Single: $3,485/semester, $6,970/academic year
McConnell Hall
Single: $3,280/semester, $6,560/academic year
*Rates are subject to Idaho State Board of Education approval.
**Buy-out refers to paying for the second half of the room if you do not have a roommate (Limited availability).
Rates are billed to students per semester. Students who apply for fall housing will sign a full year contract.
First year students living in the residence halls and all students living in Wallace, Theophilus Tower and McConnell are required to have a meal plan. Meal plan information coming soon.
We are pleased to announce our fresh lineup of meal plans, offering residents value and various dining options. With “Meal Exchange,” residents are able to exchange a number of meals from our dining center for meals at other Idaho Eats dining venues. This provides more value, convenience and ease for residents to enjoy dining across the entire campus.
The Idaho Experience - Unlimited Weekly Meals and 225 Dining Dollars ($2,585/semester)
The name says it all. Unlimited meals every week in our residential dining center, The Eatery.
- Best option for residents who stay on campus and plan to dine most weekends.
- 225 Dining Dollars per semester for use at all Idaho Eats dining locations, including Starship delivery and the Boost app.
- Four meal exchanges per week.
- Satisfies the meal plan requirements for First-Year, McConnell and Wallace residents.
Joe's Choice - 14 Meals per week and 325 Dining Dollars ($2,255/semester)
Joe's Choice gives residents the peace of mind of 14 square meals per week.
- Best option for residents that skip breakfast and dine on campus twice a day.
- 325 Dining Dollars per semester for use at all Idaho Eats dining locations, including Starship delivery and the Boost app.
- Three meal exchanges per week.
- Satisfies the meal plan requirements for First-Year, McConnell and Wallace residents.
Vandal Fuel - 8 Meals per week and 425 Dining Dollars ($1,900/semester)
The affordable Vandal Fuel allows residents the flexibility to decide when to eat while having more Dining Dollars for on-campus meals or just snacking.
- Best option for residents looking to eat on campus about once per day.
- 425 Dining Dollars per semester for use at all Idaho Eats dining locations, including Starship delivery and the Boost app.
- Two meal exchanges per week.
- Satisfies the meal plan requirements for First-Year, McConnell and Wallace residents.
Social Plate - 3 Meals per week and 450 Dining Dollars ($1,100/semester)
The flexibility of the Social Plate is perfect for the busy resident whose daily schedule takes them all across campus.
- Best option for occasional visits to the dining center while having the most Dining Dollars.
- 450 Dining Dollars per semester for use at all Idaho Eats dining locations, including Starship delivery and the Boost app.
- One meal exchanges per week.
- Not available to First-Years, but satisfies the Meal Plan Requirement for McConnell and Wallace.
Summer Housing will be located in the Living Learning Communities. Placement preference will be given to those enrolled in summer classes. Pricing for the 2022 Summer Session can be found below.
| Length of Stay | Up to 30 Nights | More than 30 Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Single Room Rate | $32.00* per night | $30.00 per night |
| Double Room Rate (Limited) | $25.00* per night | $23.00 per night |
| * 8 percent sales tax is included in this total. 6 percent Idaho State tax and 2 percent Hotel Tax; required for any stay less than 31 days | ||
Please see our Summer Housing Guide for additional information on your summer housing.
The University of Idaho requires all full-time, first year students under 21 years of age to live in organized living groups officially recognized by the university (residence halls, fraternities and sororities, women's cooperative) for one academic year.
Students who live on campus have higher GPAs, are more likely to graduate and to be more satisfied with their college experience than students who in live off campus apartments or houses.
Any students who wish to apply for an exemption to live off campus must fill-out the First-Year Residency Requirement Exemption Form with the Dean of Students Office.
The most affordable parking permit is no permit at all. Most Vandals living on campus leave their personal vehicle at home and use alternative transportation to get across campus, around town and home on breaks. By leaving your personal vehicle at home, you won’t have to purchase a parking permit, you all but eliminate the possibility of parking citations and you could save thousands of dollars in vehicle upkeep, gas and insurance. Our campus and downtown Moscow fit within a two-mile diameter circle, making our community very walkable, bike-able and boardable. SMART Transit fixed route buses are free for all users, reach most locations around Moscow, and have seven stops on campus. SMART Transit buses operate Monday-Friday, 6:40 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Students living on campus with Housing and Residential life are eligible to purchase a Silver parking permit or an Economy parking permit. Parking permits go on sale online at noon the second Tuesday of July, and are then available year-round for purchase for the academic year. Students are encouraged to purchase permits early and in advance of their arrival to campus.
For all parking and transportation information, visit the Parking and Transportation Services website. Contact PTS at parking@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6424.
Room and board charges will appear on your Student Account bill, which you can access through VandalWeb. Find your room and board charges by choosing the “Student” tab, then “Student Accounts,” and then “Student Account Billing Statement.”
If you have financial aid, room and board charges will be deducted from your remaining financial aid after your U of I fees have been paid. The remaining balance should be paid in full on or before the first day of the applicable semester.
For your convenience, you may choose to sign up for a payment plan available through VandalWeb that will allow you to make monthly payments during the semester instead of paying the entire amount at the beginning.