Housing Rates

Housing rates are subject to approval by the CSU Board of Trustees. Housing rates on the following pages are outlined based on the CSU Guarantee Cohorts which represent when first year degree-seeking undergraduates and eligible transfer students started at Cleveland State University.

Housing Contract Terms

Break Periods

The Residential Communities close during break periods. Students are permitted to stay in the communities during Thanksgiving Recess and Spring Break periods as long as they register when break registration opens. However, all residential communities are closed during the Winter Break period (between the end of Fall semester and the start of the Spring semester). Students who wish to stay during Winter Break will pay an additional charge to reflect the Winter Break period as outlined in the rates below. 

Housing Rates by Cohort

2025-2026 Cohort Housing Rates

2024-2025 Cohort Housing Rates

2023-2024 Cohort Housing Rates 

2022-2023 Cohort Housing Rates 
2021-2022 Cohort Housing Rates 
2020-2021 Cohort Housing Rates 
2019-2020 Cohort Housing Rates 

Meal Plan Rates

All residents living in university housing are required to select one of the residential meal plans for the entire academic year. Students residing in The Edge and The Langston will be eligible for a condensed meal plan at a lower rate to reflect the independent living environment while ensuring students have access to sustenance throughout the year while dining locations and restaurants are open. The Meal Plans and Rates for 2025-2026 can be viewed below.

More information can be found in the Viking Food Co. (Campus Dining) website. Rates are also outlined by CSU Guarantee Cohort.