Housing Rates

Included with On-Campus Housing
- Furnished room/apartment
- Wifi (RamNet)
- Heating and air conditioning
- Free laundry—just bring your favorite laundry detergent!
- 24-hour building access with swipe card or key
- 24-hour security by the WCU Police Department
- Study, lounge, and recreational facilities in every residence hall
- Activities and events hosted by the Graduate Hall Directors and the Office of Residence Life
These rates are 2024-2025 rates. 2025-2026 rates will be available once approved. Please check back in early May for more information.
WCU Managed Housing
- WCU Managed Housing is billed directly on your tuition bill
- Financial aid and loans can be directly applied to your housing
- Students in WCU Managed Housing enter into an occupancy agreement, which is cancelled if you withdraw from WCU
- A meal plan (Ultimate, Purple, or Gold Meal Plan) is required if you live in any of these residences: Goshen, Killinger, Schmidt or Tyson
- A meal plan is optional if you live in an apartment-style residence
USH Affiliated Housing
- USH is a third-party vendor that manages six residence halls on North and South Campus
- Students who live in USH enter into a binding 10-month lease agreement, which is not cancelled if you withdraw from the University
- The housing fee will not appear on your tuition bill; rent is paid directly to USH
- Financial aid and loan payments may be applied to USH housing, but must be authorized by the student or borrower
- A meal plan (Ultimate, Purple, or Gold Meal Plan) is required if you live in any of these residences: Allegheny, Brandywine, Commonwealth or University
- A meal plan is optional if you live in an apartment-style residence
Meal Plans
Meal plans are convenient, flexible, and loaded with options. Your meal plan allows you the freedom to eat at all dining locations across campus, complete with a range of menus and offerings.
WCU Managed and USH Affiliated on-campus residents living in Allegheny, Brandywine, Commonwealth, Goshen, Killinger, Schmidt, Tyson and University Hall are required to have a Meal Plan (Ultimate, Gold or Purple). Meal Plans are optional for residents living in on-campus apartments.
Housing and Financial Aid
Learn more about eligibility requirements and the process for receiving financial aid for housing costs.
WCU Financial Aid