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 Centenary University.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $8,684 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $5,056. All in all, a typical on-campus student at Centenary University can expect to spend about $21,472 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Centenary University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $16,512 | $16,694 |
| — Housing | $8,684 | |
| — Meals | $5,056 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,960 | $4,614 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $21,472 | $22,308 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $88,601 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 Centenary University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,748 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,730 |
| One Year Ago | $16,512 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $16,512 |
| One Year From Now * | $16,779 |
| Two Years From Now * | $17,050 |
| Three Years From Now * | $17,326 |
| Four Years From Now * | $17,606 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 1.6% a year over the last three years. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $21,739 for their first year on campus.
By their final year, a student might pay about $22,566 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $22,010 by the end of a two-year program.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $88,601 for a four-year degree, versus about $43,749 for a two-year stay.
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 plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 715 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 1 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |