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ABU Housing Costs

$8,980 On-Campus Room Typical Cost
$6,384 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost
$1,600 Books & Supplies Typical Cost
$4,584 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What Are the Living Expenses at ABU?

Make the best college choice by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding the yearly costs at Arlington Baptist University.

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Housing and Meal Plan Costs at ABU

This school charges students for housing and dining together as a bundle. The cost of living on campus for a typical student was about $8,980 in 2026. All told, the average on-campus student at Arlington Baptist University spent approximately $21,548 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.

The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Arlington Baptist University.

Expense On Campus Off Campus
Room and Board $15,364 $24,403
— Housing       $8,980
— Meals       $6,384
Other Living Expenses $4,584 $4,584
Books and Supplies $1,600 $1,600
Total $21,548 $30,587

Room & Board Over Four Years? Projected Four-Year Cost: $105,672

Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.

The projected four-year total comes to about $105,672 for living costs.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Arlington Baptist University.

Year Room & Board
Three Years Ago $11,468
Two Years Ago $13,545
One Year Ago $12,894
Most Recent Year (2026) $15,364
One Year From Now * $17,103
Two Years From Now * $19,040
Three Years From Now * $21,196
Four Years From Now * $23,597

* estimated

On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 11.3% annually. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $23,287 in housing, food and other costs their first year.

Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $29,781 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $25,224 in their second and final year.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $105,672 for a four-year degree, versus about $48,511 for two years on campus.

Plan for Cost Creep

Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.

More Details on Living and Dining On Campus at ABU

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. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.

Question Answer
On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) 180
Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan 10
Offers On-Campus Housing Yes
Offers a Meal Plan Yes

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