by our College Data Analytics TeamDo you know how much it will cost to live on campus? Check out how much extra living expenses are at Denison University.
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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 $16,400 in 2026. All in all, the average on-campus student at Denison University faced a yearly bill of about $21,400 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Denison University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $18,900 | $18,900 |
| — Housing | $16,400 | |
| — Meals | $2,500 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $21,400 | $21,400 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $101,043 by the time you graduate.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Denison University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $15,400 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,900 |
| One Year Ago | $16,900 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $18,900 |
| One Year From Now * | $20,331 |
| Two Years From Now * | $21,872 |
| Three Years From Now * | $23,529 |
| Four Years From Now * | $25,311 |
* estimated
Room and board changed an average of 7.6% a year over the last three years. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $22,831 in their first year.
By their final year, a student might pay about $27,811 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $24,372 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $101,043 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $47,203 for two years on campus.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 2,475 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |