Rates
Housing and Food Services semester rates are approved annually by the Board of Trustees. Housing and food charges are posted to the student's LionPATH account at the beginning of summer (if applicable), fall, and spring semesters. The Office of the Bursar manages billing statements and processing payments.
All cost of attendance elements can be viewed at University Budget Office’s “Tuition and Fees” schedules.
Campus Meal Plan Rates
Undergraduate students living in the residence halls must purchase a Campus Meal Plan for each semester (fall and spring) as part of the Housing and Food Service Contract. The HFS Contract includes Campus Meal Plan level 2 by default; students can change their level in eLiving at any time until the Friday of final exams.
Semester Rates for 2027-28 Campus Meal Plans
| Plan | Spendable / Total Cost per Semester | What does this mean for you? |
|---|---|---|
| The Signature Plan* | You choose! | This flexible plan allows you to add and withdraw dollars all semester long through eLiving. Required for residents and available for any student dining on campus. 65% discount on prepared foods and beverages. |
| The Classic Plan | Classic $250 Classic $500 Classic $1000 | Best plan for those that eat fewer than 5-7 meals per week on campus.10% discount on prepared foods. |
*Not available at every campus, excludes Penn State Abington and Schuylkill.
| Level | Dining Dollars | Base Cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $987 | $1,750 | $2,737 |
| 2 | $1,238 | $1,750 | $2,988 |
| 3 | $1,468 | $1,750 | $3,218 |
| Level | Dining Dollars | Base Cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $940 | $1,630 | $2,570 |
| 2 | $1,174 | $1,630 | $2,804 |
| 3 | $1,391 | $1,630 | $3,021 |
| Level | Dining Dollars | Base Cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $947 | $1,710 | $2,657 |
| 2 | $1,191 | $1,710 | $2,901 |
| 3 | $1,414 | $1,710 | $3,124 |
| Level | Dining Dollars | Base Cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $912 | $1,620 | $2,532 |
| 2 | $1,143 | $1,620 | $2,763 |
| 3 | $1,356 | $1,620 | $2,976 |
Housing Rates
To view rates, click on the academic year or session below.
| Housing Option | Building Type | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almy Hall | Suites | Double | 2 | $4,984 | $4,984 |
| Almy Hall | Suites | Double as Single | 1 | $6,230 | $6,230 |
| Behrend Apartments | Apartments | 2 Bedroom/4 Person | 2 | $4,957 | $4,957 |
| Behrend Apartments | Apartments | Double as Single | 1 | $6,196 | $6,196 |
| Lawrence Hall | Traditional | Double | 2 | $3,923 | $3,923 |
| Lawrence Hall | Traditional | Double as Single | 1 | $4,904 | $4,904 |
| Niagara Hall | Traditional | Double | 2 | $3,923 | $3,923 |
| Niagara Hall | Traditional | Double as Single | 1 | $4,904 | $4,904 |
| Ohio Hall | Suites | Double | 2 | $4,984 | $4,984 |
| Ohio Hall | Suites | Double as Single | 1 | $6,230 | $6,230 |
| Ohio Hall | Suites | Single | 1 | $5,440 | $5,440 |
| Porcupine Hall | Suites | Double | 2 | $4,642 | $4,642 |
| Porcupine Hall | Suites | Double as Single | 1 | $5,803 | $5,803 |
| Senat Hall | Suites | Double | 2 | $4,984 | $4,984 |
| Senat Hall | Suites | Double as Single | 1 | $6,230 | $6,230 |
| Tiffany Hall | Suites | Double | 2 | $4,642 | $4,642 |
| Tiffany Hall | Suites | Double as Single | 1 | $5,803 | $5,803 |
| Tigress Hall | Suites | Double | 2 | $4,642 | $4,642 |
| Tigress Hall | Suites | Double as Single | 1 | $5,803 | $5,803 |
| Trippe Hall | Renovated | Double | 2 | $4,427 | $4,427 |
| Housing Option | Building Type | Room Type | Occupancy | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almy Hall | Suites | Double | 2 | $4,911 | $4,911 |
| Almy Hall | Suites | Double as Single | 1 | $6,139 | $6,139 |
| Behrend Apartments | Apartments | 2 Bedroom/4 Person | 2 | $4,884 | $4,884 |
| Behrend Apartments | Apartments | Double as Single | 1 | $6,105 | $6,105 |
| Lawrence Hall | Traditional | Double | 2 | $3,865 | $3,865 |
| Lawrence Hall | Traditional | Double as Single | 1 | $4,831 | $4,831 |
| Niagara Hall | Traditional | Double | 2 | $3,865 | $3,865 |
| Niagara Hall | Traditional | Double as Single | 1 | $4,831 | $4,831 |
| Ohio Hall | Suites | Double | 2 | $4,911 | $4,911 |
| Ohio Hall | Suites | Double as Single | 1 | $6,139 | $6,139 |
| Ohio Hall | Suites | Single | 1 | $5,360 | $5,360 |
| Porcupine Hall | Suites | Double | 2 | $4,573 | $4,573 |
| Porcupine Hall | Suites | Double as Single | 1 | $5,716 | $5,716 |
| Senat Hall | Suites | Double | 2 | $4,911 | $4,911 |
| Senat Hall | Suites | Double as Single | 1 | $6,139 | $6,139 |
| Tiffany Hall | Suites | Double | 2 | $4,573 | $4,573 |
| Tiffany Hall | Suites | Double as Single | 1 | $5,716 | $5,716 |
| Tigress Hall | Suites | Double | 2 | $4,573 | $4,573 |
| Tigress Hall | Suites | Double as Single | 1 | $5,716 | $5,716 |
| Trippe Hall | Renovated | Double | 2 | $4,361 | $4,361 |
Rates per person, per semester. Rates include utilities. Campus Meal Plan required for all locations except Behrend Apartments.
Students who accept a Break Access/Holiday Housing contract, which provides housing during the fall and spring break periods when the University is closed, will be charged an additional $240 per break, in addition to the room rate. Winter break is not included in the semester break fee. Students who request Break Access/Holiday Housing are required to purchase the service for both semesters; the service may not be cancelled or added for one semester only.
LiveOn Student Success Grant
The LiveOn Student Success Grant is a unique student financial aid funding opportunity supported by Penn State Housing and Food Services (HFS) to assure student undergraduate academic success, persistence to undergraduate degree completion, and address potential housing and food insecurities throughout a student’s four-year academic career.