by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Pennsylvania Western University.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $7,000 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $4,790. Altogether, a typical on-campus student at Pennsylvania Western University faced a yearly bill of about $21,000 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Pennsylvania Western University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $16,260 | $14,250 |
| — Housing | $7,000 | |
| — Meals | $4,790 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,480 | $3,480 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| Total | $21,000 | $18,990 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.
Over four years you could pay about $86,250 in housing, food and other expenses.
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 Pennsylvania Western University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,620 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,910 |
| One Year Ago | $16,680 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $16,260 |
| One Year From Now * | $16,482 |
| Two Years From Now * | $16,707 |
| Three Years From Now * | $16,935 |
| Four Years From Now * | $17,166 |
* estimated
Year over year, room and board rose an average of 1.4% each year. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $21,222 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $21,906 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $21,447 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $86,250 over four years — compared with roughly $42,669 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. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 4,214 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |