Dordt Housing Costs

$3,500 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at Dordt?

Room, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at Dordt University.

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Room and Board Expenses at Dordt

This school offers students a combined housing and dining plan. The cost of living on campus for a standard student was about $11,770 in 2026. All told, the average on-campus student at Dordt University faced a yearly bill of about $19,850 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.

The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Dordt University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$15,270	$16,870
— Housing	$11,770
— Meals	$3,500
Other Living Expenses	$3,500	$4,490
Books and Supplies	$1,080	$1,080
Total	$19,850	$22,440

Room & Board Over Four Years? Projected Four-Year Cost: $83,009

The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $83,009 in room, board and other essentials.

Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Dordt University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$14,280
Two Years Ago	$14,490
One Year Ago	$14,930
Most Recent Year (2026)	$15,270
One Year From Now *	$15,622
Two Years From Now *	$15,983
Three Years From Now *	$16,353
Four Years From Now *	$16,731

* estimated

Year over year, room and board rose an average of 2.3% annually. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $20,202 in their first year.

Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $21,311 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $20,563 for the last year of an associate degree.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $83,009 for four years, or about $40,765 for a two-year stay.

Build In Yearly Cost Growth

Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.

More Details on Living and Dining On Campus at Dordt

Not all meal plans work the same way. This school structures its plans by meals per week, and the table below lists the largest plan offered. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.