by our College Data Analytics TeamDo you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at California State University-San Bernardino.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $8,186 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $4,804. Altogether, a student living on campus at California State University-San Bernardino can expect to spend about $22,577 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for California State University-San Bernardino.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,953 | $23,305 |
| — Housing | $8,186 | |
| — Meals | $4,804 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,738 | $6,321 |
| Books and Supplies | $886 | $886 |
| Total | $22,577 | $30,512 |
Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $95,918 for living costs.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at California State University-San Bernardino.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,456 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,822 |
| One Year Ago | $16,734 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $17,953 |
| One Year From Now * | $18,497 |
| Two Years From Now * | $19,058 |
| Three Years From Now * | $19,636 |
| Four Years From Now * | $20,231 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 3.0% each year. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $23,121 in their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $24,855 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $23,682 by the end of a two-year program.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $95,918 for a four-year degree, versus about $46,803 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
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. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,473 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 15 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |