Murray State College Housing Costs

$3,616 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What is the Cost of Living at Murray State College?

It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Murray State College.

On this page you will find:

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

Living Expenses at Murray State College

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $3,840 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $4,310. When you add it all up, a typical student living on campus at Murray State College budgeted around $17,540 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.

The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Murray State College.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$11,404	$15,446
— Housing	$3,840
— Meals	$4,310
Other Living Expenses	$3,616	$5,950
Books and Supplies	$2,520	$2,520
Total	$17,540	$23,916

Will You Spend Four Years On Campus? Projected Four-Year Total: $74,938

Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $74,938 in housing, food and other expenses.

Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Murray State College.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$10,175
Two Years Ago	$10,560
One Year Ago	$11,162
Most Recent Year (2026)	$11,404
One Year From Now *	$11,863
Two Years From Now *	$12,340
Three Years From Now *	$12,837
Four Years From Now *	$13,354

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 4.0% annually. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $17,999 in housing, food and other costs their first year.

By their final year, a student might pay about $19,490 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $18,476 in their second and final year.

Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $74,938 for four years, or about $36,475 for a two-year (associate) degree.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.

Meal Plans and Housing Requirements at Murray State College

Dining plans vary from school to school. Here, plans are structured around a set number of meals per week — see the maximum plan in the table below. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.