CCU Housing Costs

$7,222 On-Campus Room Typical Cost

$6,266 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost

$1,000 Books & Supplies Typical Cost

$1,614 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at CCU?

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

On this page you will find:

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

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at CCU

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $7,222 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,266. When you add it all up, a student living on campus at Colorado Christian University spent approximately $17,594 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.

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

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$14,980	$18,532
— Housing	$7,222
— Meals	$6,266
Other Living Expenses	$1,614	$1,614
Books and Supplies	$1,000	$1,000
Total	$17,594	$21,146

Room & Board Over Four Years? Estimated Four-Year Cost: $85,782

Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.

The projected four-year total comes to about $85,782 by the time you graduate.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Colorado Christian University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$11,694
Two Years Ago	$11,774
One Year Ago	$13,976
Most Recent Year (2026)	$14,980
One Year From Now *	$16,383
Two Years From Now *	$17,917
Three Years From Now *	$19,595
Four Years From Now *	$21,431

* estimated

Year over year, room and board rose an average of 9.4% a year over the last three years. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $18,997 in housing, food and other costs their first year.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $24,045 in year four — and a two-year student about $20,531 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.

Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $85,782 over four years — compared with roughly $39,528 for two years on campus.

Do Not Ignore Yearly Increases

Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Details on Your Campus Living Situation and Meal Plan at CCU

Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.