Rates & Financial Support

To help offset the coasts of housing at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, scholarships are available to currently enrolled OSU students. Follow the lists below for more information and eligibility requirements.

 Year-Round Scholarships

  • MACO Coastal Field Housing Award - This award is given to multiple students and is offered every term. Each award of up to $450 goes to cover housing expenses for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in OSU courses or engaged in independent work experience while living in residence at Hatfield Marine Science Center. This award is administered through the Marine and Coastal Opportunities.

Summer Term Scholarships

  • Cecil & Martha MacGregor HMSC Scholarship - This scholarship is given to multiple students. Each award of $250 goes to cover housing expenses for undergraduate OSU students taking coursework during the summer and in residence at Hatfield Marine Science Center. This award will be administered through OSU ScholarDollars.

Housing Pricing Sheet

Historical Housing | Unit Type and Capacity Nightly Cost Per Resident Monthly Cost Per Resident
Quad apartment - 4 person capacity $35 $400
Triple apartment - 3 person capacity $45 $450
Double apartment - 2 person capacity $55 $500
Single apartment - 1 person capacity $65 $550
Bunkhouse - 8 person capacity $22 $200
Mobile unit - 8 person capacity $40 $425
Mobile unit - 3 person capacity $75 $750
Mobile unit - 1 person capacity $100 $1,250
Harborton Street Housing | Unit Type and Capacity Nightly Cost Per Resident Monthly Cost Per Resident
Studio standard - 2 person capacity $45 $550
Studio standard - 1 person capacity $85 $900
Deluxe studio - 2 person capacity $50 $650
Deluxe studio - 1 person capacity $92 $1,200
Deluxe loft - 2 person capacity NA $850
Deluxe loft - 1 person capacity NA $1,600
Two-bedroom apartment - 2 person capacity NA $950
Two-bedroom apartment - 1 person capacity NA $1,900

A list of common charges at Hatfield housing.

Note: To qualify for the monthly rate, residents must stay at least 31 nights. Stays under 31 nights will be charged at the nightly rate up to the cost of one month.

Common Charges Cost
Reservation Deposit $50
Linen Rental $30 | New Fee $50 beginning summer 2026
Key Replacement (broken/damaged) $75
Lock Replacement $175
Prox Card/Fob Replacement $25
Summer Activity Fee $20
Replacement Items
Silverware $0.50
Cooking utensil $2.00
Knife $5.00
Dishes (plates/mug/bowls) $3.00
Drinking glass $2.00
Stovetop pots/pans $5.00
Pot/pad lid $2.00
Baking sheet $11.00
Colander $5.00
Can opener $7.00
Plunger $5.00
Toilet brush $5.00

Damages and Repairs

Replacement Furniture Cost of replacement and labor for assembly
Damages & Repairs Cost of repair and labor
Cleaning  
Service charge (excessive cleaning, boxing abandoned property, etc. Varies