Bethel University Housing Costs

$1,680 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What Are the Living Expenses at Bethel University?

There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Bethel 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 Bethel University

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $5,200 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $5,940. Altogether, the average on-campus student at Bethel University spent approximately $16,030 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.

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

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$13,120	$17,870
— Housing	$5,200
— Meals	$5,940
Other Living Expenses	$1,680	$7,200
Books and Supplies	$1,230	$1,230
Total	$16,030	$26,300

Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses? Four-Year Forecast: $67,420

The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.

Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $67,420 in housing, food and other expenses.

This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Bethel University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$12,220
Two Years Ago	$12,330
One Year Ago	$12,240
Most Recent Year (2026)	$13,120
One Year From Now *	$13,442
Two Years From Now *	$13,772
Three Years From Now *	$14,110
Four Years From Now *	$14,456

* estimated

Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 2.5% per year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $16,352 for their first year on campus.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $17,366 in year four — and a two-year student about $16,682 for the last year of an associate degree.

Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $67,420 for four years, or about $33,034 for two years on campus.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Details on Your Campus Living Situation and Meal Plan at Bethel University

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. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.