Billing and Fees
Your undergraduate housing contract is for the entire academic year, and per-term pricing can also be found on individual residence pages. Housing costs are paid through your MITPay account and listed in your billing statement.
Billing Rates and Residence Tiers
Your term-based bill is determined by your room type and building tier. Your fall term payment covers September through the Independent Activities Period (IAP). Your spring term charge covers the start of the spring term through spring move-out.
Tier 1: Baker House, Burton-Connor, East Campus, Maseeh Hall, McCormick Hall, New House, New Vassar, Simmons Hall
Tier 2: MacGregor House, Next House
Tier 3: Random Hall
Summer rates are available here.
| AY25-26 Rates per Term | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | Single | Double | Triple | Quad |
| 1 | $7,498 | $6,807 | $6,397 | $5,805 |
| 2 | $7,108 | $6,490 | $6,142 | - |
| 3 | $6,556 | $6,125 | - | - |
Fees
Failure to comply with the contract terms may result in additional fees charged to your student account. Don't see a matching fee type in this chart? Email residence@mit.edu.
Fee Type | How it will Appear on your Bill | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Unauthorized Occupancy (including early return or late move out) | Undergraduate Housing Early Arrival Fee Undergraduate Late Move Out Fee | $595 |
Failure to meet the cancellation form deadline | Housing Cancellation Fee | $250 - $450 |
Failure to submit a cancellation form for summer housing by the cancellation deadline | Housing Cancellation Fee | $250 - full amount of rent. |
Failure to return lock-out key in allotted time | [House] Key Fee | $30 |
Programming fee used by house staff | [House] House Tax | varies by building |
Average housing charge for students who enter spring housing switch lottery until final room assignments are determined | Undergraduate Housing Switch Lottery Average | $4530 (subject to change by academic year) |
| First-year Fee Type | How it will Appear on your Bill | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Average housing charge for first year students until final room assignments are determined | Initial Housing Average
| $4530 (subject to change by academic year) |
Charge for housing during FPOP | [House] FPOP Housing Fee | $30/night |
Room Damages
Please take care of your spaces and vacate your room in good condition at the end of your stay to avoid any additional charges and ensure a smooth transition for the next occupant.
If damages or trash are found in your room, Housing and Residential Services may assess fees for repairs or cleaning. This is not an exhaustive list, and you may be billed for any additional issues if your room, suite, or apartment is not returned to its original condition.
| Damage | Maximum Fee |
|---|---|
| Key(s) not returned | $150 per lock-change |
| Trash | $150 per person |
| Wall Paint | $250 per wall |
| Door Paint | $75 per side |
| Ceiling Paint | $400 per room |
| Floor | $1,000 per room |
| Windows | $500 each |
| Drapes | $1,500 per room |
| Shades/Screens | $75 each |
| Furniture Moving /Re-Assembling | $200 per piece |
| Bed Frame | $250 |
| Mattress | $200 |
| Dresser | $500 |
| Desk | $500 |
| Chair | $400 |
| Bookcase | $150 |
| Trash Can | $10 |
| Recycling Bin | $10 |
| Wardrobe | $1,000 |
| Other | TBD |