by our College Data Analytics TeamMake the best college choice by understanding the true cost of college. Start by understanding the yearly costs at Mount St. Joseph University.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $5,800 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $5,740. When you add it all up, the average on-campus student at Mount St. Joseph University spent approximately $14,940 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Mount St. Joseph University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $12,740 | $18,200 |
| — Housing | $5,800 | |
| — Meals | $5,740 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,000 | $1,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total | $14,940 | $21,200 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $64,949 in room, board and other essentials.
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 Mount St. Joseph University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,400 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,650 |
| One Year Ago | $12,200 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $12,740 |
| One Year From Now * | $13,239 |
| Two Years From Now * | $13,757 |
| Three Years From Now * | $14,296 |
| Four Years From Now * | $14,857 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 3.9% per year. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $15,439 for their first year on campus.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $17,057 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $15,957 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $64,949 for four years, or about $31,396 for a two-year stay.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
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) | 480 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 20 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |