2013-2014 Room and Board Choices
The following are the 2013-2014 room and board options approved by the Board of Trustees. Please note that Spring Semester rates are all $500 less than 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 and Board Rates.
Traditional Lifestyle Housing Package
The quintessential college experience package. Students in traditional housing live in strong communities of First Year or Upper-class Housing depending on location. Traditional Housing is offered in Dana, Hughes, Dodd, Wright, and Bullock Halls, as well as the Johnson Sanford Center. Single, double, and triple rooms share common lounges and either semi-private or community bathrooms depending on hall. A choice of the 10, 12, 15, or All Access meal plans is included and required for all students living in traditional housing. First Year and Sophomore Students get priority placement in Traditional Lifestyle housing. A Traditional Lifestyle Package costs $7,470 per year (add $1,100 per semester for a single room).
Suite Lifestyle Housing Package
For returning students looking to share a common area with their friends, but not quite looking to take on the responsibility of cooking in and cleaning a full apartment. Suite Style Housing is offered in Dana, Hughes, and Maywood Street Hall. Suites house 4 to 8 students in a mix of Double and Single rooms. These students share a common room and a private bathroom just for their suite. A choice of the 10, 12, 15, or All Access meal plans is included and required for all students living in suite housing. Senior and Junior Students get priority placement in Suite Lifestyle housing. The Suite Lifestyle Package costs $7,970 per year(add $1,100 per semester for a single room).
Apartment Lifestyle Housing Package
For students looking to share a common area with their friends, and have the freedom to cook some of their own meals. Apartment Style Housing is offered in Blackstone Hall and the undergraduate RLH Houses. Apartments house 4 to 8 students in a mix of Double and Single rooms. These students share common space, a private bathroom, and a full kitchen for their suite. In addition, a 5 meal per week plan is included and required for any sophomore students who choose to live in Apartment Lifestyle housing. This popular meal plan helps students connect with their friends in the Dining Hall and includes 200 Dining Dollars for other meal needs. Students may also upgrade to the 100 Meal per semester for $510 per semester, or the 10, 12, 15, or All Access plans for $875 per semester. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students may opt for no meal plan if they choose. Senior and Junior Students get priority placement in Apartment Lifestyle housing Apartment Lifestyle Packages start at $6,900 with meal plan (add $1,100 per semester for a single room).
| Double/Triple Package | With Single Upgrade | |||||
| Package | Fall | Spring | Year | Fall | Spring | Year |
| Apartment | $3,700 | $3,200 | $6,900 | $4,800 | $4,300 | $9,100 |
| Traditional | $3,985 | $3,485 | $7,470 | $5,085 | $4,585 | $9,670 |
| Suite | $4,235 | $3,735 | $7,970 | $5,335 | $4,835 | $10,170 |
| Meal Plan Options By Lifestyle (Prices adjustments are listed per year) | ||||
| Package | 5MP/$200DD | 100MP/$550DD | Full MP (10/12/15/AA) | MP Deletion(JR/SR) |
| Traditional | N/A | N/A | Included | N/A |
| Suite | N/A | N/A | Included | N/A |
| Apartment | Included | +$970 (replaces 5MP) |
+$1,720 (replaces 5MP) |
-$1,580 (removes 5MP) |
Why are Lifestyle Housing Package rates lower in the 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. Think of the Spring Semester as one big sale on Clark University room and board plans!
For any questions, please email Kevin Forti, Director of Residential Life and Housing.