Fairfield U Housing Costs

$2,005 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at Fairfield U?

It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Fairfield University.

On this page you will find:

Living Expenses Outline
Room & Board Trends and Total Expenses
Meal Plans and Housing Requirements
References

Room and Board Expenses at Fairfield U

This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $12,038 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $7,800. Altogether, a student living on campus at Fairfield University faced a yearly bill of about $25,023 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.

The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Fairfield University.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$21,843	$21,843
— Housing	$12,038
— Meals	$7,800
Other Living Expenses	$2,005	$2,005
Books and Supplies	$1,175	$1,175
Total	$25,023	$25,023

The Projected Cost of Living On Campus? Four-Year Forecast: $117,695

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.

The projected four-year total comes to about $117,695 for living costs.

See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Fairfield University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$17,840
Two Years Ago	$18,480
One Year Ago	$19,405
Most Recent Year (2026)	$21,843
One Year From Now *	$23,476
Two Years From Now *	$25,232
Three Years From Now *	$27,119
Four Years From Now *	$29,148

* estimated

Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 7.5% per year. Carrying that rate forward one year puts on-campus living costs near $26,656 in their first year.

Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $32,328 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $28,412 for the last year of an associate degree.

Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $117,695 for a four-year degree, versus about $55,068 for two years on campus.