Rates and Fees-Housing Services - Carnegie Mellon University

Housing Rates and Fees

The Housing Rate Sheet outlines all of the different rates for the various types of accommodations at Carnegie Mellon.

2013-2014 Academic Year Housing Rate Sheet [pdf]

In addition to your housing rate, all Carnegie Mellon residents are assessed the following fees:
Housing rates are determined by a number of factors, including square footage of the room, proximity to a semi-private bathroom, number of residents, amenities within the room/apartment and/or building, and many other factors. Housing rates for different residence types and room types vary greatly, so be sure to familiarize yourself with the housing rates before selecting a housing assignment.

Your room rate includes the following:

  • Bed with 39" x 80" mattress and mattress protector will be provided; you need to bring your own linens.
  • Desk and chair
  • Bookshelf or hutch (as applicable)
  • Closet or wardrobe
  • Dresser
  • Safety rails and ladder for lofted or bunked bed
  • Window coverings
  • High speed Internet Service (Ethernet connections or Comcast Broadband Internet Service)
  • Basic Cable TV service with activated cable TV jack (You will need to bring a cable-ready digital TV and a coaxial cable to connect.)
  • Phone jacks are not active in student rooms. There are centrally located community phones available in each area. Use of cell phones is encouraged for personal use. 
  • Maintenance (students pay separately for room and public area damages)
  • Utilities

Housing and Financial Aid

The financial aid budget amount provided to some students to cover housing costs is based on the "standard double" residence hall room rate. All standard double rooms are reserved for new incoming first-year students, however, not all first-year students will be assigned to standard double rooms due to a limited number of this particular room type. It is important for those who are not assigned to a standard double room to be aware of this fact. Housing and Dining Services is not able to adjust any of the housing rates for students, even though they may be assigned to an accommodation at a room rate higher than requested.