AU Housing Costs

$2,874 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What is the Cost of Living at AU?

Room, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at Averett University.

On this page you will find:

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

Living Expenses at AU

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $9,590 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $4,940. When you add it all up, an on-campus student at Averett University can expect to spend about $21,600 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.

Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Averett University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$17,526	$14,866
— Housing	$9,590
— Meals	$4,940
Other Living Expenses	$2,874	$2,874
Books and Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
Total	$21,600	$18,940

Room & Board Over Four Years? Projected Four-Year Cost: $104,593

Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.

The projected four-year total comes to about $104,593 in room, board and other essentials.

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

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$13,656
Two Years Ago	$14,008
One Year Ago	$15,890
Most Recent Year (2026)	$17,526
One Year From Now *	$19,181
Two Years From Now *	$20,993
Three Years From Now *	$22,976
Four Years From Now *	$25,147

* estimated

Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 9.4% a year over the last three years. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $23,255 for room, board and essentials in year one.

Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $29,221 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $25,067 in their second and final year.

Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $104,593 for a four-year degree, versus about $48,322 for two years on campus.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

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

Meal Plans and Housing Requirements at AU

Meal plans differ by school; some use a card balance while this school offers plans based on meals per week. The table below shows the maximum number of meals per week available. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.