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 Eastern University.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $7,182 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,316. When you add it all up, a typical student living on campus at Eastern University faced a yearly bill of about $23,216 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Eastern University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,566 | $16,676 |
| — Housing | $7,182 | |
| — Meals | $6,316 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,338 | $1,575 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| Total | $23,216 | $19,563 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. 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 $97,581 for living costs.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Eastern University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,287 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,672 |
| One Year Ago | $17,506 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $17,566 |
| One Year From Now * | $18,025 |
| Two Years From Now * | $18,497 |
| Three Years From Now * | $18,981 |
| Four Years From Now * | $19,478 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 2.6% per year. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $23,675 for their first year on campus.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $25,128 in year four — and a two-year student about $24,147 in their second and final year.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $97,581 over four years — compared with roughly $47,822 for two years on campus.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,007 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 21 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |