Housing Costs
Housing at Calvin can provide a common, shared experience for all students with unique opportunities along the way. Use the table below to compare options.
Residency Requirement
As a residential school, we require you to live on campus for your first two years after high school, unless you're 21 or older, married, part-time, or living at home with your parents.
Housing costs and amenities
| Housing option | 2026-2027 cost (approx.) | Class level requirement | Utilities & amenities | Furnishings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence halls | $13,080 per year with Core 21 meal plan (meal plan required) | First-year, sophomore; (junior, senior optional) | Trash, internet, laundry, cleaning supplies | Bed, dresser, desk, chair, shelves |
| Knollcrest East Apartments | $4,650 per year; $2,325 per semester | Junior, senior, grad student | Trash, internet, laundry, cleaning supplies | Bed, dresser, desk, shelves, dishwasher, microwave, kitchen table and chairs |
| Upper-Class Residence Hall Floors | Cost varies by meal plan and single/double occupancy | Junior, senior, grad student | Trash, internet, laundry, cleaning supplies | Bed, dresser, desk, chair, shelves |
| Theme House | $1,800 per semester, per person | Junior, senior | Trash, internet, laundry, cleaning supplies | Bed, dresser, desk, chair, general house furnishings |
Location: residence halls and apartments are located on campus; theme houses are within 10–20 minutes of campus.
Safety services: residence halls and apartments include safety escort rides upon request from dusk until dawn.
Programming: all housing options include programming.