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 Clark University.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $7,450 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $5,050. When you add it all up, a typical student living on campus at Clark University can expect to spend about $15,400 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Clark University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,550 | $13,550 |
| — Housing | $7,450 | |
| — Meals | $5,050 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $950 | $1,050 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| Total | $15,400 | $15,500 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $72,328 in room, board and other essentials.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Clark University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,100 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,114 |
| One Year Ago | $12,640 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,550 |
| One Year From Now * | $14,546 |
| Two Years From Now * | $15,617 |
| Three Years From Now * | $16,766 |
| Four Years From Now * | $17,999 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 7.4% per year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $16,396 for their first year on campus.
By their final year, a student might pay about $19,849 in year four — and a two-year student about $17,467 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $72,328 for a four-year degree, versus about $33,863 over a two-year associate program.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Dining plans vary from school to school. Here, plans are structured around a set number of meals per week — see the maximum plan in the table below. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,692 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 15 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |