2026/2027 FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE COST COMPARISON
8 MONTH ACADEMIC TERM
U91快色 offers some of the most affordable residence rates among U15 universities, helping ease the stress of living costs for students. Off-campus housing is included to emphasize the advantages of living on campus. Off-campus housing locks your student in a 12-month contract, not allowing for flexibility or movement.
First-year guarantee - all students who apply by May 1 will have a spot in residence.
University | Trad Double | Trad Single Furnished | Utilites Included: | Tenant | 8 Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U91快色 | $10,512 | $14,364 | YES | YES | YES |
University of Alberta | $14,863 | $17,357 | YES | YES | YES |
University of Ottawa | $17,128 | $19,458 | YES | YES | YES |
Western University | $18,560 - $18,750 | $19,340 - $19,580 | YES | YES | YES |
1McGill University | $15,445 - $18,360 | $16,247 - $19,416 | YES | NO | YES |
Dalhousie University | $15,407 - $15,612 | $16,663 - $17,287 | YES | NO | YES |
2Off-Campus 91快色 | 2 bedroom apt. | 1 bedroom apt | NO | NO | NO |
University | Meal Plan Type | 7-Day Plan | 5-Day Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
U91快色 | AYCTE | $6,000 | $5,350 |
University of Alberta | AYCTE | $6,332 | N/A |
University of Ottawa | AYCTE | $7,850 | $7,125 |
3Western University | DECLINING BALANCE | N/A | N/A |
McGill University | AYCTE | $6,150 | N/A |
Dalhousie University | AYCTE | $6,232 | N/A |
1McGill University has a one-time One Card fee of $500 and $35 Activity Fee, not included in Residence Cost in table above.
2Rental data taken from rentals.ca/calgary in April 2026
3Western University has two plans. Meal Plan 1: $4,100 Declining Food Balance + $4,050 Overhead Fee not used for food and Capital Improvement Fee, equaling cost of $8,300. Meal Plan 2: $3,500 Declining Food Balance + $4,050 Overhead Fee not used for food and Capital Improvement Fee, equaling cost of $7,700. Meal Plan 1 was used for Residence Costs in table above.