UNLV housing offers a range of living options designed to enhance the college experience. Students benefit from the convenience of living on campus, allowing them to easily engage with peers, participate in cultural and academic activities, and take full advantage of campus resources. On-campus living also provides direct access to essential academic facilities and support, helping students stay focused on their studies and extracurricular involvement.
U District (The Degree and Legacy LV) is an official university-affiliated housing partner whose cost and property management are not overseen by the UNLV Office of Housing & Residential Life. For information about their costs, visit The Degree's website, Legacy LV's website, or call U District at 702-735-5315.
Costs for Traditional On-Campus Residence Hall Living
Housing Application Fee
A nonrefundable application fee of $125 is paid when a new resident submits a housing application. Students currently residing on campus at UNLV are not required to pay the application fee.
Room Costs for Fall 2025 - Spring 2026
- South Double: $3,170 per semester
- Dayton/Tonopah Double: $3,452 per semester
- Dayton/Tonopah Triple: $3,452 per semester
- South Single: $3,898 per semester
- Upper Class Complex (UCC) Single: $4,133 per semester
Future Room Costs
The following room costs are listed as a per semester rate for the upcoming academic years:
| Complex and Room Type | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Double | $3,313 | $3,512 | $3,828 |
| Dayton/Tonopah Double | $3,608 | $3,825 | $4,170 |
| Dayton/Tonopah Triple | $3,608 | $3,825 | $4,170 |
| South Single | $4,074 | $4,318 | $4,707 |
| UCC Single | $4,319 | $4,578 | $4,990 |
Please note that Dayton Community is reserved for first-year students and requires a full academic year contract (two semesters), and the Upper Class Complex (UCC) is reserved for non-freshmen.
Dining Plans
All residence hall students are required to purchase a meal plan. This is because you don’t have a kitchen in your room, and it’s how UNLV can ensure that residents have ample access to meals all day, every day. Visit the Campus Dish: Residential Plans page to view the current dining plan rates.
| Dining Plan Type | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Plus | $3,235 | $3,336 | $3,485 |
| Scarlet Basic | $3,012 | $3,114 | $3,265 |
| Gray Plus | $2,747 | $2,831 | $2,955 |
| Gray Basic | $2,497 | $2,581 | $2,705 |
Additional Fees
Please be advised that the following fees may be incurred:
- Temporary Access Card: The first two cards are free, and after that it’s $15 for each card. A $10 charge will be applied for returning your card late and a $25 charge will be applied if not returned within 72 hours.
- Improper Checkout Fee: $100
- Meal-Plan Change: $25
- Early Arrival: $60 per day; includes three meals and lodging
- Late Stay: $30 per day; includes lodging only
- Summer Break Housing: Please inquire by contacting the Housing & Residential Life Office
- Winter Break Housing: Please inquire by contacting the Housing & Residential Life Office
- Damage to UNLV Property: Fees based upon labor and materials for repair
- "Roommate-Ready" Fee: Labor required to bring room into compliance so that a new student may move into the room, if the condition is caused by the current resident
- Termination: For more information about terminating your contract, read the contract release information on our Support and Resources page
Affordability
Scholarship Incentives
Academic scholarships are available for eligible students living on campus:
Utilizing Financial Aid
Financial aid can help pay for your housing. Any aid that is disbursed is applied first toward your tuition and university fees before funds are applied toward your room-and-board costs. If your financial aid will not cover all of your room-and-board costs, you are responsible for paying the balance according to the payment schedule. Students with financial aid awards will not be responsible for late fees when those awards are disbursed after an established payment date. Visit the Financial Aid & Scholarships website for more information.
Making Payments
The Office of Housing & Residential Life fees are combined onto the student’s university account and are payable at the same time as tuition payments. Students are responsible for paying their fees on time. The most convenient way to pay your housing fees is through MyUNLV. You may also pay by mail or in person at the Office of Cashiering and Student Accounts (SSC, first floor).
For more information on payment methods, location, tuition, and other university fees, visit the Office of Cashiering and Student Accounts website.