by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Defiance College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $6,446 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $6,160. When you add it all up, the average on-campus student at Defiance College can expect to spend about $20,158 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 Defiance College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $15,682 | $16,882 |
| — Housing | $6,446 | |
| — Meals | $6,160 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,076 | $4,276 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Total | $20,158 | $22,558 |
Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
The projected four-year total comes to about $90,957 in housing, food and other expenses.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Defiance College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,226 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,016 |
| One Year Ago | $15,214 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $15,682 |
| One Year From Now * | $16,652 |
| Two Years From Now * | $17,683 |
| Three Years From Now * | $18,778 |
| Four Years From Now * | $19,940 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 6.2% annually. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $21,128 for their first year on campus.
By their final year, a student might pay about $24,416 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $22,159 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $90,957 for a four-year degree, versus about $43,287 for a two-year stay.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term 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. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 549 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |