by our College Data Analytics TeamUnderstanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at Muskingum University.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $6,596 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $6,320. All told, a typical on-campus student at Muskingum University paid roughly $17,196 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Muskingum University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $14,556 | $15,728 |
| — Housing | $6,596 | |
| — Meals | $6,320 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,540 | $1,940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Total | $17,196 | $18,768 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
The projected four-year total comes to about $71,612 in room, board and other essentials.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Muskingum University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,768 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,218 |
| One Year Ago | $14,090 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $14,556 |
| One Year From Now * | $14,833 |
| Two Years From Now * | $15,116 |
| Three Years From Now * | $15,405 |
| Four Years From Now * | $15,698 |
* estimated
Year over year, room and board rose an average of 1.9% per year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $17,473 for their first year on campus.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $18,338 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $17,756 by the end of a two-year program.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $71,612 for a four-year degree, versus about $35,229 for two years on campus.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 931 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |