Bethel Housing Costs

$1,920 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at Bethel?

Understanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at Bethel University.

On this page you will find:

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

Living Expenses at Bethel

This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $6,352 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,238. Altogether, a typical on-campus student at Bethel University budgeted around $15,673 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.

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

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$12,458	$12,457
— Housing	$6,352
— Meals	$4,238
Other Living Expenses	$1,920	$1,920
Books and Supplies	$1,295	$1,295
Total	$15,673	$15,672

The Projected Cost of Living On Campus? Projected Four-Year Cost: $58,311

Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.

The projected four-year total comes to about $58,311 for living costs.

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

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$13,988
Two Years Ago	$14,646
One Year Ago	$12,457
Most Recent Year (2026)	$12,458
One Year From Now *	$12,003
Two Years From Now *	$11,566
Three Years From Now *	$11,144
Four Years From Now *	$10,738

* estimated

Year over year, room and board actually decreased — schools occasionally restate prior figures, so do not assume the drop continues.

Plan for Cost Creep

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

Living and Dining on Campus at Bethel

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