Housing
The Applied Language Institute provides attractive housing options while you study: homestays, residence halls, and apartment-style living.
Homestay
- Stay with an American family
- Improve your English outside the classroom
- Live the American culture
- Homestay application and $50 fee required. Apply here
- Fill out the Homestay application form and return to the ALI
Cost: $685 per month including two meals per day, $500 per month with no meals
Cost includes:
- Private bedroom
- Breakfast and evening meal
UMKC Residence Hall - Dormitories
- Stay in a hall with other American and international students
- Meals are included – many meal plan options
- Private or shared rooms and bathrooms
- Cost varies depending on the room and meal plan
- See http://www.umkc.edu/housing for more details
Cost: From $1,125 to $1,365 per month*
On Campus – UMKC Apartment-Style Living
- Stay in an apartment building with other university students, faculty, and staff
- Fully furnished with kitchens, living rooms, and great community amenities
- Choose from 1-, 2- or 4-bedroom apartments (cost varies)
- Open to all ages
- Cook the meals you like or buy a meal plan. View meal plans here
- See http://www.umkc.edu/housing/apartments.asp for more details
Cost: From $716 to $917 per month (without meals)*
Off-Campus Housing
Other housing may be available near campus, but cannot be assigned through UMKC.
*Please see the housing cost Web site www.umkc.edu/housing/rates.asp for the most accurate price information for residence halls and on-campus apartments.