AMU Housing Costs

$3,050 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What is the Cost of Living at AMU?

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

On this page you will find:

Living Expenses Outline
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at AMU

This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $7,562 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,307. All in all, a typical on-campus student at Ave Maria University can expect to spend about $21,852 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.

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

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$17,482	$19,500
— Housing	$7,562
— Meals	$6,307
Other Living Expenses	$3,050	$3,050
Books and Supplies	$1,320	$1,320
Total	$21,852	$23,870

Will You Spend Four Years On Campus? Forecasted Cost is $92,525

Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.

Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $92,525 in room, board and other essentials.

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

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$16,107
Two Years Ago	$16,307
One Year Ago	$17,175
Most Recent Year (2026)	$17,482
One Year From Now *	$17,979
Two Years From Now *	$18,491
Three Years From Now *	$19,017
Four Years From Now *	$19,558

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 2.8% each year. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $22,349 in their first year.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $23,928 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $22,861 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $92,525 for four years, or about $45,210 over a two-year associate program.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.

Answers to Questions About Living and Dining at AMU

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.