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 College of the Ozarks.
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This school charges students for housing and dining together as a bundle. The cost of living on campus for a typical student was about $8,800 in 2026. Taken together, a student living on campus at College of the Ozarks spent approximately $15,734 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at College of the Ozarks.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,740 | $13,216 |
| — Housing | $8,800 | |
| — Meals | $2,940 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,844 | $4,308 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| Total | $15,734 | $18,674 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $68,216 in housing, food and other expenses.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at College of the Ozarks.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,396 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,872 |
| One Year Ago | $11,344 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $11,740 |
| One Year From Now * | $12,245 |
| Two Years From Now * | $12,773 |
| Three Years From Now * | $13,324 |
| Four Years From Now * | $13,898 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 4.3% annually. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $16,239 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $17,892 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $16,767 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $68,216 over four years — compared with roughly $33,006 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Not all meal plans work the same way. This school structures its plans by meals per week, and the table below lists the largest plan offered. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,351 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |