by our College Data Analytics TeamRoom, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at College of the Holy Cross.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $10,500 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $8,320. All told, a typical on-campus student at College of the Holy Cross faced a yearly bill of about $21,620 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 College of the Holy Cross.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $19,720 | $19,720 |
| — Housing | $10,500 | |
| — Meals | $8,320 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $900 | $900 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $21,620 | $21,620 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
Over four years you could pay about $97,671 in room, board and other essentials.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at College of the Holy Cross.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,980 |
| Two Years Ago | $17,520 |
| One Year Ago | $18,650 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $19,720 |
| One Year From Now * | $20,780 |
| Two Years From Now * | $21,898 |
| Three Years From Now * | $23,076 |
| Four Years From Now * | $24,317 |
* estimated
Room and board changed an average of 5.4% per year. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $22,680 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $26,217 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $23,798 by the end of a two-year program.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $97,671 over four years — compared with roughly $46,478 over a two-year associate program.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
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. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 2,834 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 99 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |