Clemson Housing Costs

$5,476 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at Clemson?

It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Clemson University.

On this page you will find:

Outline of Housing Costs
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at Clemson

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $8,208 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $5,076. All told, an on-campus student at Clemson University can expect to spend about $25,736 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Clemson University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$18,804	$18,804
— Housing	$8,208
— Meals	$5,076
Other Living Expenses	$5,476	$5,476
Books and Supplies	$1,456	$1,456
Total	$25,736	$25,736

Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses? Four-Year Forecast: $108,311

Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Projecting the trend helps you plan for all four years instead of only the first.

Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $108,311 in room, board and other essentials.

Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Clemson University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$17,358
Two Years Ago	$17,804
One Year Ago	$18,348
Most Recent Year (2026)	$18,804
One Year From Now *	$19,326
Two Years From Now *	$19,862
Three Years From Now *	$20,414
Four Years From Now *	$20,981

* estimated

Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 2.8% each year. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $26,258 in their first year.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $27,913 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $26,794 by the end of a two-year program.

Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $108,311 over four years — compared with roughly $53,052 for two years on campus.