Student Unions & Activities: Events & Conferences: Rates

Rates for University Departments

Room Rates

Room rentals do not include audio/video rates. See below for a complete list of audio/video rates.

Coffman Union Facilities 0-5 hours Each Additional Hour
Conference Rooms $75.00 $15.00 / hour
Board Room $75.00 $15.00 / hour
Mississippi Room $300.00 $60.00 / hour
Great Hall with Annex (0-8 hours) $800.00 $100.00 / hour
Riverbend Plaza $75.00 $15.00 / hour
Front Plaza $75.00 $15.00 / hour
President's Room $150.00 $30.00 / hour
Fountain Terrace $300.00 $60.00 / hour
Theatre with Annex $400.00 $80.00 / hour
The Whole $150.00 $30.00 / hour
Contact Tables
(flat rate)
$50.00
Display Cases
(one week minimum)
$25.00 / week
St. Paul Student Center Facilities 0-5 hours Each Additional Hour
Conference Rooms $25.00 $5.00 / hour
MN Commons $75.00 $15.00 / hour
Cherrywood Room $100.00 $20.00 / hour
Dexter Room $25.00 $5.00 / hour
Harvest Room $75.00 $15.00 / hour
North Star Ballroom (0-8 hours) $500.00 $62.50 / hour
With NSB Patio (0-8 hours) $580.00 $78.50 / hour
Theater $250.00 $50.00 / hour
Rehearsal Rate with Performance Package $125.00 $25.00 / hour
Terrace $250.00 $50.00 / hour
Terrace North $125.00 $25.00 / hour
Terrace South $125.00 $25.00 / hour
Garden Terrace $75.00 $15.00 / hour
Paul Whitney Larson Gallery $75.00 $15.00 / hour
Larson Gallery Lounge $50.00 $10.00 / hour
Underground Lounge $75.00 $15.00 / hour
Contact Tables
(flat rate)
$15.00
Display Cases
(one week minimum)
$25.00 / week

Event Staffing

Certain events may require the use of our event staff at the rates listed below. All staff costs are assessed for a minimum of 4 hours, except where otherwise noted. Please contact (612) 624-9954 or (612) 624-0936 if you have a question regarding our staff policies.

Event Staff Hourly Rates
ID Checker $12.00
Police Officer (2 officers required, 3 hour minimum) $77.00
Event Supervision Staff $12.00
Technician (Minimum 2 Hours) $25.00
CMU Additional Building Hours $75.00
SPSC Additional Building Hours $50.00

Audio/Video Packages

Student Unions & Activities offers four basic packages designed to meet the needs of the majority of our customers. See our A/V Tech Services for tech sheets on some of our larger venues. Inquiries should be directed to our A/V Manager at (612) 625-1966.

Please note MN State Sales Tax will be charged on all Audio/Video Equipment for student groups and guest reservations at the current rate of 7.775% in CMU and 7.125% in SPSC.

Basic Systems

Package Rate
Lecture Sound System $20.00
Basic sound system designed for voice amplification. System includes podium, microphones, amplifiers, and speakers.
Presentation System $140.00
Includes data projector and the lecture sound system. Please note this system does not include laptop rental.

Advanced Systems

Package Rate
Concert Sound System $140.00 + $25 / hour*
Designed to amplify musical performances and more complicated events. Includes microphones, amplifiers, speakers, mixers, and monitors.
*SUA technician required.

Miscellaneous Equipment

Equipment Rate
Built-in Data Projector $120.00
Portable Projector/Flat Panel Tv $120.00
Wireless Microphone $40.00
Conference Call Unit $40.00

A/V Personnel

Personnel Rate
SUA Technician $25.00 / hour*
*All events with a technician require a minimum of 2 hours for set-up and take down.

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