East Lansing − The Michigan State University Board of Trustees on Friday voted to increase residence hall rates by nearly 7% for first year students this fall to account for a 10% increase in gasoline and energy costs and a 25% spike in food prices.
The percentage increase, which would raise first-year room and board on the silver unlimited meal plan to $11,754, reflects one of the largest increases in the past several years. The higher room and board rates will not affect second-year students, who as of the 2021-22 school are required to live in campus housing.