by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Caldwell University.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $7,454 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $6,734. When you add it all up, the average on-campus student at Caldwell University paid roughly $22,188 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Caldwell University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,688 | $18,900 |
| — Housing | $7,454 | |
| — Meals | $6,734 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,500 | $4,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $22,188 | $24,800 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
Over four years you could pay about $94,503 in room, board and other essentials.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Caldwell University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,160 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,799 |
| One Year Ago | $17,274 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $17,688 |
| One Year From Now * | $18,245 |
| Two Years From Now * | $18,820 |
| Three Years From Now * | $19,413 |
| Four Years From Now * | $20,025 |
* estimated
Year over year, room and board rose an average of 3.2% annually. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $22,745 for their first year on campus.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $24,525 in year four — and a two-year student about $23,320 by the end of a two-year program.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $94,503 for four years, or about $46,065 for a two-year stay.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 607 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |