2022-23 Meal Plan Rates

This section allows for a quick scan of all of Columbia’s costs for on-campus meal plans. Meal plans are optional unless otherwise noted. Detailed meal plan information will be included in your Housing Contract Packet.

Mandatory Meal Plan 

Residents assigned to traditional-style semi-suites in the University Center are required to purchase meal plans, as these units do not include kitchens.

University Center / 525 S. State St. Meal plan cost per term
Semi-suite and deluxe semi-suite $2,277

What’s included in MANDATORY meal plan:

When MANDATORY meal plan is billed:

Optional Meal Plan 

Residents assigned to apartments may choose to apply for an optional, supplementary meal plan. Please understand that this plan is strictly supplementary as it allows an average of five meals per week while classes are in session. A limited number of plans are available for purchase each year, and they are made available on a first-come-first-served basis until all are sold.

University Center / 525 S. State Street Meal plan cost per year
Single occupancy in shared apartment $2,127
30 E. Balbo Dr. Meal plan cost per year
All apartments $2,127
The Dwight / 642 S. Clark St. Meal plan cost per year
All apartments $2,127
The Arc / 37 W. Van Buren St. Meal plan cost per year
All apartments $2,127

What’s included in OPTIONAL meal plan:

When OPTIONAL meal plan is billed:

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