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 Drexel University.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $11,232 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $6,864. All told, a typical student living on campus at Drexel University budgeted around $22,796 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Drexel University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $19,596 | $20,928 |
| — Housing | $11,232 | |
| — Meals | $6,864 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Total | $22,796 | $24,128 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.
The projected four-year total comes to about $98,486 in housing, food and other expenses.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Drexel University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $17,688 |
| Two Years Ago | $18,480 |
| One Year Ago | $19,050 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $19,596 |
| One Year From Now * | $20,300 |
| Two Years From Now * | $21,030 |
| Three Years From Now * | $21,786 |
| Four Years From Now * | $22,570 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 3.6% annually. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $23,500 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $25,770 in year four — and a two-year student about $24,230 by the end of a two-year program.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $98,486 over four years — compared with roughly $47,730 for a two-year stay.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 2,493 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |