The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents approved
a 5.9 percent increase in room and board rates for residence
halls and a 3.65 average rate increase for all apartment
units, at its regular meeting April 21.
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A RATE ADJUSTMENT: Eastern Michigan University
students living in campus residence halls will
see a
5.9 percent increase in room and board rates
for fall
2009. Apartment units on campus also will
go up, at a
3.65 percent average rate. Here, students study in
the Phelps/Sellers Main Lounge. |
The average cost increase for the academic year will amount
to $473 and is effective for fall 2009.
The standard 18-meal, double-occupancy room will increase
from $7,352 to $7,785.
This will balance the need for revenue to sustain the
housing program this year with the need to offer competitive
and affordable housing options given the current economic
climate in the geographic area.
The rate increase will help housing and dining services
meet its budgeted occupancy goals, continue renovations
in the residence halls and increase dining reserves to
maintain and upgrade facilities.
Eastern Michigan currently has 13 residence halls and
three apartment complexes. Nearly 3,300 students are expected
in university residence halls and apartments for the 2009-10
academic year, including an estimated 1,700 first-time
students.
