2012-2013 Rates
The following are the 2012-2013 Room Rates as approved by the Board of Trustees. Please note that Spring Semester rates continue to be $500 less than the Fall Semester rates. The intention is for students to be encouraged to move on campus in the spring, or rewarded for staying on campus for the Spring Semester when occupancy rates are lower than in the fall. For more information, see About Room Rates.
| ROOM TYPE | FALL RATE | SPRING RATE | YEAR | SYMBOL |
| Double | $2,310 | $1,810 | $4,120 | D |
| Double in a Suite | $2,560 | $2,060 | $4,620 | DS |
| Double in an Apartment | $2,810 | $2,310 | $5,120 | DA |
| Premium Double (Blackstone Hall) | $2,960 | $2,460 | $5,420 | DP |
| Buy-Out (Double)* | $3,510 | $3,010 | $6,520 | DBO/D+ |
| Buy-Out (Suite Double)* | $3,760 | $3,260 | $7,020 | DSBO/DS+ |
| Buy-Out (Apt. Double)* | $3,950 | $3,510 | $7,520 | DABO/DA+ |
| Buy-Out (Premium Double)* | $4,160 | $3,660 | $7,820 | DPBO/DP+ |
| Single | $3,410 | $2,910 | $6,320 | S |
| Single in a Suite | $3,660 | $3,160 | $6,820 | SS |
| Single in an Apartment | $3,910 | $3,410 | $7,320 | SA |
| Premium Single (Blackstone Hall) | $4,060 | $3,560 | $7,620 | SP |
| Triple | $2,310 | $1,810 | $4,120 | T |
| Special Triple | $2,560 | $2,060 | $4,620 | TS |
| Buy-Out (Triple Split 2 Ways)* | $2,910 | $2,410 | $5,320 | TBO/T+ |
| Buy-Out (Special Triple Split 2 Ways)* | $3,160 | $2,660 | $5,820 | TSBO/TS+ |
| Compact Graduate Single | $3,660 | $3,160 | $6,820 | SGRC |
| Standard Graduate Single | $3,910 | $3,410 | $7,320 | SGR |
| Graduate Double | $2,810 | $2,310 | $5,120 | DGR |
* For 2012-2013, room vacancy buy-outs are $1200 per vacancy per semester. If students in a triple would like to buy-out a space the cost is split among the remaining residents.
Pricing Structure Summary
| ROOM TYPE | COST/UPGRADE |
| Base Double/Triple Room: | $4,120 per year |
| Base Single Room: | $6,320 per year |
| Double Buy-Out (Double room for one student) |
$6,520 per year (+ $1200 per semester) |
| Triple Buy-outs (Triple room for two students) |
$5,820 per semester (+ $600 per semester per occupant) |
|
Suite Upgrade: (adds a shared bathroom and common room) |
$250 per semester over base double/single |
|
Apartment Upgrade: (adds a shared kitchen, bathroom, and common space) |
$500 per semester over base double/single |
|
Premium Upgrade: (adds a shared premium kitchen with dishwasher, air conditioning, bathroom, and common space) |
$650 per semester over base double/single |
Why do room rates differ from Fall Semester to Spring Semester?
Have you ever stayed in a great hotel for a discounted nightly rate? Have you ever purchased something at a great sale price? These great deals occur when increases in supply outpace demand. This occurs in our housing as well. Each year, during the Fall Semester, Clark University's housing occupancy rates are higher than during the Spring Semester. In the spring many students go abroad or leave for other reasons. The goal of reducing the spring semester rates is to encourage students to move or stay on-campus during the spring when occupancy rates are lower. This also allows for students on campus to possibly relocate to a more expensive room for little or no more than the cost of their fall room. Think of the Spring Semester as one big sale on Clark University housing!
For any questions or concerns, please email Kevin Forti, Director of Residential Life and Housing.