Low Costs, High Expectations
Stanislaus State Housing and Residential Life consistently has some of the lowest rental rates in the California State University system. Our rates outmatch many off-campus competitors, plus we maintain a high level of support services and community amenities to provide the best quality of living and value for students.
Have a question about housing charges or costs? Our Student Accounts Specialist is available to meet with incoming and current residents to discuss financials associated with living on campus.
Financial Aid can also be applied to student housing. To view your financial aid award, login to your student account via MyStanState.
To calculate your total cost to live on campus,
add the cost of your selected Room Type to your selected Meal Plan.
Pay your way - just by the due date.
Visit the Payment Plan website to learn more about housing charges, how to make a payment, or make an appointment with our Student Accounts Specialist to discuss finances.
2025-26 Rental Rates
The Academic Year contract starts on Move-In Day in August to Move-Out in May. Students who graduate at the end of the fall semester or who plan on studying abroad in the spring should select the single semester option inside the Academic Year contract.
To view floorplans or compare unit types, visit the Explore Housing page.
| Unit Type | Academic Year Contract (August – May) |
Spring 2026 (January - May) |
|---|---|---|
| Triple Suite (first years only) | $5,414.00 | $2,451.62 |
| *NEW* Double Suite (first years only) | $7,335.00 | $3,321.51 |
| Double Apartment | $7,840.00 | $3,550.19 |
| Single Suite | $8,881.00 | $4,021.58 |
| Village 1 Single Apartment | $9,459.00 | $4,283.32 |
| Village 2-3 Single Apartment | $9,762.00 | $4,420.53 |
For Summer Contract or previous contract rates, visit the dropdowns below.
For full details about living on campus over summer, visit the Summer Housing website.
| Summer Contract Dates | Rental Rate | Spring to Summer Contract Bridge (9 Days) | Summer to Fall Contract Bridge (3 Days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/02/2025 - 8/12/2025 | $2,059.00 | $261.00* | $87.00* |
The following dates fall outside of the Summer contract:
- May 24, 2025 – June 2, 2025
- August 12, 2025 – August 15, 2025
Applicants with a Spring 2025 and/or Fall 2025 booking will automatically be billed to "bridge" their housing contracts for the amounts listed above. Incoming residents (not living on campus for Spring) will not be charged to bridged Spring to Summer and will receive separate instructions about their move-in day.
For Summer Contract rates and details, view the Summer dropdown.
| Room Type | Academic Year (August '24– May '25) |
Spring 2025 (January - May) |
|---|---|---|
| Triple Suite (first years only) | $5,206.00 | $2,375.36 |
| Double Deluxe | $7,539.00 | $3,439.85 |
| Village 1 Single Suite | $8,539.00 | $3,896.12 |
| Village 1 Single Apartment | $9,095.00 | $4,149.81 |
| Village 3 Single Apartment | $9,386.00 | $4,282.59 |
Due to limited availability in the summer, room placement for summer housing is determined by application completion date and is NOT guaranteed. Applicants will be added to a waitlist if they apply after all available spaces have been filled.
A $25 non-refundable application fee will be charged to the student's account, regardless of if they move in or not.
| Session | Length of Stay | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Summer Term A | 06/03/2024 - 08/13/2024 | $1,917.00 |
| Summer Term B | 07/12/2024 - 08/13/2024 | $864.00 |
Since the Spring, Summer, and Academic Year Housing contracts do not overlap, there are a certain number of "bridge dates" that residents must pay for if they plan to stay on campus between terms. If you do not bridge your contracts as part of the housing application process, you must move out between terms. Bridge costs range from $162 to $378, depending on the amount of time bridged between contracts. Please refer to the Housing Application for full details.
| Room Type | Spring 2024 Rates |
|---|---|
| Triple Suite | $2,313.38 |
| Double Deluxe | $3,349.92 |
| Single Suite | $3,794.48 |
| Village I Single Apartment | $4,041.25 |
| Village II or III Single Apartment | $4,170.64 |
| Meal Plan Name | Cost for Academic Year Contract | Cost for Spring-Only Contract | Meal Swipes | Flex Dollars Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suite Plan: 7-Day* |
$4,800.00 | $2,400.00 | Unlimited (Weekly) | $300 |
| Stan Plan: Mon-Fri* |
$4,800.00 | $2,400.00 | Unlimited (Mon-Fri) | $700 |
| Warrior 140* | $3,900.00 | $1,950.00 | 140 (semester) | $500 |
| Warrior 125 | $3,600.00 | $1,800.00 | 125 (semester) | $425 |
* First year residents have three options: Suite Plan, Stan Plan and Warrior 140. Upper division residents can choose between all four plans.
2025-26 Meal Plans
All students living on campus are required to purchase a meal plan. Residents have 10 days following Move-In Day to log back into their housing application and change their meal plan selection.
| Meal Plan | Academic Year Contract | Spring-Only Contract | Meal Swipes | Flex Dollars | Canteen Cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | $4,968.00 | $2,484.00 | 170 | $1,050 | $100 |
| Silver | $4,968.00 | $2,484.00 | 221 | $575 | $100 |
| Bronze | $4,036.00 | $2,018.00 | 95 | $760 | $100 |
| Basic | $3,726.00 | $1,863.00 | 80 | $575 | $100 |
* First year residents have three options: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Upper division residents can choose between all four plans.
What's a Meal Swipe? Swipes grant entry into the all-you-care-to-eat Main Dining venue. Unused swipes expire at the end of each semester and do not roll over.
What are Flex Dollars? Flex dollars work just like a debit card and can be used at any of the dining locations on campus. Students can even use them to purchase reusuable to-go boxes from Main Dining. Unused Flex Dollars will roll over from fall semester to spring semester, but expires at the end of the academic year.
What is Canteen Cash? Canteen Cash can be used at Canteen grab-and-go kiosks, located in the Village Cafe and Library. If a student is not interested in utilizing the Canteens, these funds can also be used as Flex Dollars at any dining location! Canteen Cash will roll over from fall to spring semester, but expires at the end of the academic year.
Dining on campus is easy when you're a Housing resident! With a variety of venues, menus, and flexible meal plan funds, there's a plan for every budget. A tip from our team: use your Flex dollars at The Market for cleaning supplies!
Updated: April 23, 2025