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 Elizabeth City State University.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $5,188 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $3,922. Taken together, a typical on-campus student at Elizabeth City State University faced a yearly bill of about $15,757 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Elizabeth City State University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,687 | $11,697 |
| — Housing | $5,188 | |
| — Meals | $3,922 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| Total | $15,757 | $13,767 |
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.
The projected four-year total comes to about $83,185 for living costs.
Below is how room and board has changed across recent reported years — and where current trends point — at Elizabeth City State University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,859 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,652 |
| One Year Ago | $10,429 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,687 |
| One Year From Now * | $15,458 |
| Two Years From Now * | $17,459 |
| Three Years From Now * | $19,718 |
| Four Years From Now * | $22,270 |
* estimated
Year over year, room and board rose an average of 12.9% annually. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $17,528 for their first year on campus.
By their final year, a student might pay about $24,340 in year four — and a two-year student about $19,529 by the end of a two-year program.
For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $83,185 over four years — compared with roughly $37,057 for two years on campus.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,171 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |