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First-year Student Housing Fees
Updated Jan. 2, 2026
Fees for the 2026-27 academic year will be posted by Jan. 29, 2026.
The fees noted are for the license period beginning 8 a.m., Sept. 16, 2025 and ending at noon on June 14, 2026. Winter break is not included in the academic year license period.
All fees are proposed and subject to change and approval by Cal Poly Executive Order and the CSU Board of Trustees. Fees may also be adjusted for different occupancy/room configurations or for shorter stays due to public health conditions.
2025-26 Annual Housing Fees
Res Hall:Double Room |
Triple Rooms:All Communities |
yakʔitʸutʸu:Double Room |
yakʔitʸutʸu:Quintuple Room |
Poly Canyon Village:Double Suite Room |
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Total Housing Cost for Academic Year |
$12,651 | $11,790 | $13,914 | $11,457 | $13,914 |
Initial Housing Payment |
-$500 | -$500 | -$500 | -$500 | -$500 |
Academic Year Balance |
$12,151 | $11,290 | $13,414 | $10,957 | $13,414 |
Quarterly and Monthly View
Res Hall:Double Room |
Triple Rooms:All Communities |
yakʔitʸutʸu:Double Room |
yakʔitʸutʸu:Quintuple Room |
Poly Canyon Village:Double Suite Room |
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Total Fall Charges
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$4,632 | $4,317 | $5,094 | $4,194 | $5,094 |
Installment Due Dates: |
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9/1/2025 |
$1,544 | $1,439 | $1,698 | $1,398 | $1,698 |
(9/1 Amount if $500 Initial Payment Made) |
$1,044 | $939 | $1,198 | $898 | $1198 |
10/1/2025 |
$1,544 | $1,439 | $1,698 | $1,398 | $1,698 |
11/1/2025 |
$1,544 | $1,439 | $1,698 | $1,398 | $1698 |
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Total Winter Charges |
$4,035 | $3,759 | $4,437 | $3,654 | $4,437 |
Installment Due Dates: |
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12/1/2025 |
$1,345 | $1,253 | $1,479 | $1,218 | $1,479 |
1/1/2026 |
$1,345 | $1,253 | $1,479 | $1,218 | $1,479 |
2/1/2026 |
$1,345 | $1,253 | $1,479 | $1,218 | $1,479 |
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Total Spring Charges |
$3,984 | $3,714 | $4,383 | $3,609 | $4,383 |
Installment Due Dates: |
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3/1/2026 |
$1,328 | $1,238 | $1,461 | $1,203 | $1,461 |
4/1/2026 |
$1,328 | $1,238 | $1,461 | $1,203 |
$1,461 |
5/1/2026 |
$1,328 | $1,238 | $1,461 | $1,203 | $1,461 |
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Total Academic Year |
$12,651 | $11,790 | $13,914 | $11,457 | $13,914 |
Winter Break Fees
All Room Types |
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Winter Break HousingDec. 13, 2025–Jan. 4, 2026 (Optional) |
$1,155 |
Housing is closed for winter break at 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 until noon, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. Winter break is not included in the academic year contract and is a separate fee. The fee is not refundable and can't be prorated. Select winter break housing when you sign up for the academic year, if you plan to stay for the break. All verified Guardian Scholars (former foster youth and other independent youth) are entitled to housing over winter break at no additional charge.
Payment Steps
Pay the $500 non-refundable initial payment when you sign up for housing. This is required to submit the application and secure a space. The initial payment is automatically bypassed for students who qualify for payment deferral based on 2026-27 FAFSA or CA Dream application data as determined by the Cal Poly Financial Aid Office.
Annual housing fees are posted to your Student Account in August. Options for paying fees include deferring to financial aid—if there are funds remaining after tuition is covered, paying the annual balance or making quarterly or monthly installments.
→ View payment details on the Student Accounts web page.
Off-Campus Housing Rates
→ View a summary of off-campus housing rates for comparable one-bedroom apartments.
