University of Wisconsin–Madison

2024-25 Rates

University Residence Halls at the University of Wisconsin–Madison offer some of the lowest on-campus housing rates of any Big Ten school while providing exceptional facilities, programs, and experiences.

At UW–Madison, tuition and housing charges are combined into one bill from the Bursar’s Office for a more convenient, seamless bill payment experience.

Aerial photo of Dejope Residence Hall

2024–25 Room Rates

The 2024-25 academic year room rates listed below are per resident and include housing during fall and spring breaks (winter break housing is available for an additional fee). Most new residents are assigned to a double room. Costs are billed by semester, combined with the tuition bill.

For 2025-26 costs, visit our main Billing & Rates page.

Note: total costs of room and board can be calculated by:

Additional Options

Notes

  • Rates vary based on hall amenities, room type, and learning community fees. Costs include room, utilities (heating/cooling, electricity, and water), furnishings, Internet, maintenance/repairs, cleaning of bathrooms and common spaces, and 24/7 full-time staff support. During the year, students may receive notices regarding additional charges that have been posted to residents’ Housing accounts. Examples include: charges for loaner keys, lock changes, damages, or movie rentals.
  • Learning Community fees are added to bills for residents living in those communities. All residents of Bradley and Chadbourne are members of the learning community in those buildings.

2024-25 Dining Rates

The 2024–25 academic year dining plan rates listed below are per resident. Students select from one of three dining plan options based on their eating habits and how much they plan to dine on campus. Meals and Dining Dollars are loaded onto their Wiscard for food purchases. All Housing dining markets offer all-you-care-to-eat service.

For 2025–26 costs, visit our main Billing & Rates page.

Note: total costs of room and board can be calculated by:

wdt_ID Dining Plan 2024-25 Dining Plan Rate / Semester 2024-25 Dining Plan Rate / Academic Year
1 Go10 2,000 4,000
2 Go14 2,250 4,500
3 GoUnlimited 2,800 5,600