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What a frustrating situation! I hope things get sorted out for you soon.
I am not a lawyer and this is not advice, but these are some things you might consider:
You may wish to check with your campus housing office's website. They may have information on the landlord/tenant laws in your state.
My state produces a guide to understanding landlord/tenant law for the non-lawyer. Your state may do the same.
Check your lease to see what it states regarding cleaning fees and the type of cleaning conducted.
Did you fill out the checklist that notes the condition of the apartment? I wonder if it would be helpful to complete with someone from the management company present? You might be able to get a copy of the checklists from the last tenant.
Keep copies of any communication with your landlord. In a recent situation with a landlord, I kept notes on phone conversations, as well as hard copies of written communications.
If it's a safety or health issue (and it sounds like it might be), would it be possible to get out of the lease?
Your county probably has a housing office with someone who can help as well. I called my county office recently and the staff were VERY helpful in helping me determine next steps.
Hope this helps!
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