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 Aurora University.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $7,520 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,060. When you add it all up, a typical student living on campus at Aurora University budgeted around $21,494 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Aurora University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,090 | $8,406 |
| — Housing | $7,520 | |
| — Meals | $6,060 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,204 | $3,420 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total | $21,494 | $13,026 |
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 $101,148 in housing, food and other expenses.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Aurora University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,722 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,402 |
| One Year Ago | $16,444 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $17,090 |
| One Year From Now * | $18,488 |
| Two Years From Now * | $20,000 |
| Three Years From Now * | $21,637 |
| Four Years From Now * | $23,407 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 8.2% annually. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $22,892 for their first year on campus.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $27,811 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $24,404 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $101,148 for a four-year degree, versus about $47,296 for a two-year stay.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 789 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |