Housing Costs
Room Fees
Application Fee
- This is a $50 non–refundable fee, and is only required one time for every resident on campus, so it is only necessary to select this fee if you will be a first time resident in our halls or if you have not lived on campus for at least an academic year. Residents returning for consecutive academic years do not need to pay this fee.
Advance Payment
- An advance payment of $400 is required for each contract signed. The advance payment is maintained in a separate account and will be refunded in the spring semester of the given academic year. Students with a financial need can apply for a Deferral of the Advance Payment ». Students currently living on-campus who wish to sign up for the next academic year have the option to apply for a Rollover of the Advance Payment ». This option will expire in mid-March for the subsequent fall term. Please see your University Student Housing and Hospitality Services Contract Guide » for more details on the Advance Payment.
Apartment/Suite Reservation Fee
- This $250 fee is only required if a room in the Carpenter/Wells Complex », Murray Hall », Gordon Hall », Talkington Hall » or the
West Village » is selected and is in addition to the $400 Advance Payment . Please be aware that this fee is non–refundable if your contract is cancelled before the end of the contract term. The apartment/suite reservation fee will be refunded in the spring semester of the given academic year, or may be rolled over into the next fall contract period if a student renews their residency on campus in an apartment or suite.
Semester Room & Board Fees
- The student agrees to pay the Residence Hall room and board (Dining Plan) fees and properly billed charges at the time scheduled by the university. Room and board fees are due and payable by the semester.
- Dining Rates for 9-month, commuter, faculty/staff and summer plans are available on the Hospitality Services website.
- The student will be charged 60% of the total Residence Hall room and board (Dining Plan) fees in the Fall and 40% in the Spring.
- A Deferral or Rollover » of the advance payment may be requested by visiting the University Student Housing office, located in the Wiggins Complex at 3211 18th Street.
- However, fees may also be paid by an Installment Plan if needed. Payments are made directly to Student Business Services in accordance with the installment payment plan in effect. Payments may be made by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, personal check, cashier's check or money order payable to Texas Tech University.
Looking for your housing charges?
You'll find all your housing room and board fees for a particular semester on your eBill statement, which is available through the Raiderlink website.
- The Make a Payment page on the Student Business Services website includes links for both students and parents to login to view your eBill.
- The How to Guides for eBill Users page on the Student Business Services website gives instructions on how to authorize users and set up payments.
- If you have questions about your eBill or how to access it, please contact Student Business Services at 806.742.3272.
Room Rates: 2014 - 2015 Academic Year
Please see information concerning making Payment Arrangements » to learn about paying or reviewing the status of payment(s) of the application fee, advance payment or apartment/suite reservation fee. The room rates listed below can be found on your eBill statement for a particular semester. Please see the Residence Hall Comparison Chart » for a comparison of room types and rates.
- Rates are for the Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 contract period.
- All rates are for the academic year, consisting of the Fall and Spring semesters. Room charges are billed by the semester.
- Residents beginning occupancy in the Fall semester will be charged 60% of the academic year cost in the Fall and 40% of the academic year cost in the Spring.
- Residents beginning occupancy in the Spring semester will be charged 50% of the academic year cost in the Spring.
- All rates are per person.
- All halls are air-conditioned.
- Rates are based on double occupancy, except for Gordon and Murray suites and the Carpenter/Wells complex.
- Rates are based on single occupancy per bedroom for Carpenter/Wells and Murray.
- All rates include utilities, expanded basic cable TV (including HBO) and Internet services.
Fall / Spring Contract
| ROOM TYPE | FALL (60%) | SPRING (40%) | SPRING ONLY (50%) | ACADEMIC YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Shared Halls (double occupancy) | $2,706.00 | $1,804.00 | $2,255.00 | $4,510.00 |
| Traditional Shared Halls (triple occupancy) | $2,106.00 | $1,404.00 | $1,755.00 | $3,510.00 |
| Traditional Shared Halls Suites (w/Bath) | $3,132.00 | $2,088.00 | $2,610.00 | $5,220.00 |
| Gordon Hall Suites | $3,132.00 | $2,088.00 | $2,610.00 | $5,220.00 |
| Gordon Hall Efficiency (disability) | $3,132.00 | $2,088.00 | $2,610.00 | $5,220.00 |
| Traditional Hall Single Room Additional Fee | $676.50 | $451.00 | $563.75 | $1,127.50 |
| Traditional Hall Suite (w/Bath) Single Room Additional Fee | $783.00 | $522.00 | $652.50 | $1,305.00 |
| Gordon Hall Single Room Additional Fee | $783.00 | $522.00 | $652.50 | $1,305.00 |
| Carpenter/Wells Complex | $3,498.00 | $2,332.00 | $2,915.00 | $5,830.00 |
| Murray Hall | $3,498.00 | $2,332.00 | $2,915.00 | $5,830.00 |
| Talkington Hall | $3,864.00 | $2,576.00 | $3,220.00 | $6,440.00 |
| West Village (Single Occupancy) | $4,650.00 | $3,100.00 | $3,875.00 | $7,750.00 |
| West Village (Double Occupancy) | $4,440.00 | $2,960.00 | $3,700.00 | $7,400.00 |
| West Village (Quad) | $4,200.00 | $2,800.00 | $3,500.00 | $7,000.00 |
Summer Contract 2014
| ROOM TYPE | SUMMER 1 | SUMMER 2 | SUMMER 1 & 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Hall | $760.00 | $760.00 | $1,520.00 |
Summer Contract 2015
| ROOM TYPE | SUMMER 1 | SUMMER 2 | SUMMER 1 & 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter Wells | $785.00 | $785.00 | $1,570.00 |
| Murray | $785.00 | $785.00 | $1,570.00 |
| Talkington | $860.00 | $860.00 | $1,720.00 |
| West Village (Single Occupancy) | $1,135.00 | $1,135.00 | $2,270.00 |
| West Village (Double Occupancy) | $1,085.00 | $1,085.00 | $2,170.00 |
| West Village (Quad) | $1,025.00 | $1,025.00 | $2,050.00 |
For dining plan rates, go to the Hospitality Serviceswebsite.