by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Cameron University.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $5,104 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,450. Altogether, a typical student living on campus at Cameron University paid roughly $23,782 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 Cameron University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $15,742 | $17,320 |
| — Housing | $5,104 | |
| — Meals | $4,450 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $7,040 | $7,966 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $23,782 | $26,286 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
Over four years you could pay about $126,139 in housing, food and other expenses.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Cameron University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,492 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,935 |
| One Year Ago | $15,923 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $15,742 |
| One Year From Now * | $18,367 |
| Two Years From Now * | $21,431 |
| Three Years From Now * | $25,005 |
| Four Years From Now * | $29,176 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 16.7% each year. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $26,407 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $37,216 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $29,471 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $126,139 for four years, or about $55,878 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.
For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 664 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |