Office of Residential Life
Finish Strong: Senior Housing
Why Live on Campus Your Senior Year
![MaryBeth Thommes headshot](/residential-life/images/marybeth-thommes-headshot.jpg)
"I really enjoy living on campus because I feel as if it completes the immersive college experience. I love being able to spend time with friends whenever I want. It is also very helpful that my scholarship covers some of my room & board fees, which I would not be able to take advantage of if I were to live in an apartment or house off campus."
— MaryBeth Thommes '25
Senior Housing Options
2024-25 Cost Comparison
Total rental cost (including utilities/ internet) | Housing grant lost if moving off-campus | Furnishings, kitchen, cleaning supply estimates | Total cost | Price Difference between on-campus options and off-campus | |
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Off-campus - Average $490/mo; 12 mo; $200/mo utilities | $8,280 | $1,000 | $600 | $9,780 | |
Off-campus - high end - $875/mo, utilities included |
$10,500 | $1,000 | $600 | $12,100 | |
Harriett (suite-style) | $9,920 | $0 | $0 | $9,920 | -$40* to $2,180 |
Dodds (single room) | $9,788 | $0 | $0 | $9,788 | -$8* to $2,312 |
East Street Apartments | $9,920 | $0 | $600 | $10,520 | -$740 to $1,580 |
Gates Apartments | $11,044 | $0 | $100 | $11,144 | -$1,364 to $956 |
* Meal plans are required