Make Calculated Decisions
One of the biggest perks about living on campus is that it’s typically one of the more affordable options. Housing costs are all-inclusive, so you’re not going to be surprised by a spiked utility bill or worry about missing a payment.
Each of our halls has different amenities options that affect the cost. Now is your chance to decide what environment will better serve your needs, personality type, and budget. Consider things like whether you’d like roommates, suitemates, or to have your own apartment. Do you want to live in a space with communal areas? Do you value outdoor living? Weigh your options as you compare housing costs in the table below.
Housing Cost Comparison
Note: Costs are subject to change from one academic year to the next. While you can use this as a guide for planning, you should anticipate slight increases.
*The 2024-2025 Rates are pending approval by Board of Trustees and subject to change*
| Building | Room Type | Occupancy | Semester Cost Fall 2024 | Semester Cost Winter 2025 | Semester Meal Plan (DB) 2024 | Summer 2024 Rates (TBD) |
| Room | Double | $4,950 | $4,950 | $2,070 | -- | |
| Room | Triple | $3,495 | $3,495 | $2,070 | -- | |
| 4 br. Suite | Single | $5,900 | $5,900 | $2,070 | -- | |
| 4 br. Suite | Double | $4,950 | $4,950 | $2,070 | -- | |
| 1 br. Apartment | Single | $7,200 | $7,200 | $600 | -- | |
| 1 br. Apartment | Double | $4,950 | $4,950 | $600 | -- | |
| 2 br. Apartment | Quad | $3,950 | $3,950 | $600 | -- | |
| 1 br. Apartment | Double | $4,950 | $4,950 | $600 | -- | |
| 2 br. Apartment | Large Room | $5,895 | $5,895 | $600 | -- | |
| 2 br. Apartment | Small Room | $5,695 | $5,695 | $600 | -- | |
| Vettel Triple | Single Room | $5,900 | $5,900 | $600 | -- | |
| Vettel Triple | Double Room | $4,950 | $4,950 | $600 | -- | |
| Studio | Single | $7,270 | $7,270 | $600 | $3,440 | |
| Studio | Double | $4,950 | $4,950 | $600 | -- | |
| 1 br. Apartment | Single | $8,875 | $8,875 | $600 | $3,543 | |
| Studio | Single | $7,495 | $7,495 | $600 | $3,880 | |
| Studio (Small) | Single | $6,350 | $6,350 | $600 | $3,440 | |
| 4 br. Apartment | Single (lg rm) | $4,995 | $4,995 | $600 | $2,987 | |
| 4 br. Apartment | Single (sm rm) | $4,795 | $4,795 | $600 | $2,800 | |
| Studio | Single | $8,495 | $8,495 | $600 | $4,913 | |
| 1 br. Apartment | Double | $5,890 | $5,890 | $600 | -- | |
| 2 br. Apartment | Single | $7,495 | $7,495 | $600 | $4,532 | |
| 4 br. Apartment | Single | $6,350 | $6,350 | $600 | $3,760 | |
| Studio (Master) | Single | $7,995 | $7,995 | $600* | $3,940 | |
| Studio (Deluxe) | Single | $7,795 | $7,795 | $600* | $3,816 | |
| Studio (Standard) | Single | $7,695 | $7,695 | $600* | $3,590 | |
| 2 br. Apartment | Single (master) | $7,495 | $7,495 | $600* | $3,353 | |
| 2 br. Apartment | Single (Standard) | $7,395 | $7,395 | $600* | $3,255 | |
| 3 br. Apartment | Single (master) | $7,395 | $7,395 | $600* | $3,250 | |
| 3 br. Apartment | Single (Standard) | $7,200 | $7,200 | $600* | $3,155 | |
| 4 br. Apartment | Single (master) | $6,800 | $6,800 | $600* | $2,796 | |
| 4 br. Apartment | Single (Standard) | $6,650 | $6,650 | $600* | $2,693 |
*UPointe students will have the option to opt-out of the Declining Balance Plan, and can contact Auxiliary Services at auxiliary@nova.edu to receive the request form link. UPointe students wishing to opt-out of the Declining Balance Plan will have up to the 3rd week after the academic semester begins to opt-out.
Meal Plan Requirement
As an on-campus resident, you will automatically be enrolled in one of two Declining Balance (DB) meal plans each semester. Apartments with full kitchens require a lower Declining Balance plan than those without— such as Leo Goodwin Sr. and The Commons.
Note: Your Account Billing Statement will list your meal plan as Declining Balance.
What is Declining Balance?
All students living in on-campus housing are enrolled in a mandatory declining balance (DB) meal plan for the Fall and Winter semesters.
Your Declining Balance plan is loaded onto your Shark Card and works like a debit card that can be used at any on-campus Shark Dining location. All DB meal plan transactions are tax-free and any remaining balance at the end of the Fall Semester will roll over to the Winter Semester. Any remaining balance at the end of the Winter Semester will expire, and no longer be available.
Get Familiar with GET Mobile and Shark Dining
There’s an app for everything.
Managing your Declining Balance is easy when you have the GET Mobile app.
- Keep track of your balance.
- Monitor your transaction history.
- Reload your card.
- Order food!
Set up your account today and your next Shark Dining meal is one Shark Card swipe away!
Contact The Office of University Housing
Call us at (954) 262-7052 or toll-free at 800-541-6682, ext. 27052. Email us at housing@nova.edu