by our College Data Analytics TeamRoom, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at Aquinas College.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $5,420 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $7,172. When you add it all up, the average on-campus student at Aquinas College budgeted around $17,142 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Aquinas College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,911 | $14,372 |
| — Housing | $5,420 | |
| — Meals | $7,172 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,098 | $2,994 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,133 | $1,133 |
| Total | $17,142 | $18,499 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
Over four years you could pay about $75,832 in housing, food and other expenses.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Aquinas College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,106 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,594 |
| One Year Ago | $13,092 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,911 |
| One Year From Now * | $14,602 |
| Two Years From Now * | $15,328 |
| Three Years From Now * | $16,089 |
| Four Years From Now * | $16,889 |
* estimated
Room and board changed an average of 5.0% a year over the last three years. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $17,833 in their first year.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $20,120 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $18,559 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $75,832 for four years, or about $36,392 for a two-year stay.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
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) | 698 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 99 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |