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Adams State Housing Costs

$4,250 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$5,570 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$2,920 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$4,410 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at Adams State?

There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Adams State University.

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Living Expenses at Adams State

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $4,250 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $5,570. Altogether, a typical on-campus student at Adams State University can expect to spend about $20,940 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Adams State University.

Expense On Campus Off Campus
Room and Board $13,610 $20,079
— Housing       $4,250
— Meals       $5,570
Other Living Expenses $4,410 $4,410
Books and Supplies $2,920 $2,920
Total $20,940 $27,409

Room & Board Over Four Years? Forecasted Cost is $88,691

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.

At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $88,691 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 Adams State University.

Year Room & Board
Three Years Ago $12,317
Two Years Ago $12,406
One Year Ago $13,963
Most Recent Year (2026) $13,610
One Year From Now * $14,086
Two Years From Now * $14,579
Three Years From Now * $15,089
Four Years From Now * $15,617

* estimated

Year over year, room and board rose an average of 3.5% per year. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $21,416 in their first year.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $22,947 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $21,909 in their second and final year.

Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $88,691 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $43,325 for a two-year (associate) degree.

Plan for Cost Creep

Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Living and Dining on Campus at Adams State

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. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.

Question Answer
On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) 1,003
Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan 19
Offers On-Campus Housing Yes
Offers a Meal Plan Yes

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