Franciscan U Housing Costs

$1,870 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

What is the Cost of Living at Franciscan U?

Room, board, and other expenses can add up to a significant amount. How much does this school charge for these necessities at Franciscan University of Steubenville.

On this page you will find:

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

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at Franciscan U

Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $5,550 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $4,450. All in all, a student living on campus at Franciscan University of Steubenville budgeted around $15,230 in 2026 in total yearly living costs beyond tuition.

The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$12,160	$9,860
— Housing	$5,550
— Meals	$4,450
Other Living Expenses	$1,870	$2,170
Books and Supplies	$1,200	$1,200
Total	$15,230	$13,230

The Projected Cost of Living On Campus? Projected Four-Year Total: $64,872

Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.

At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $64,872 in housing, food and other expenses.

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

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$11,110
Two Years Ago	$11,260
One Year Ago	$11,410
Most Recent Year (2026)	$12,160
One Year From Now *	$12,543
Two Years From Now *	$12,938
Three Years From Now *	$13,345
Four Years From Now *	$13,766

* estimated

On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 3.2% annually. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $15,613 for their first year on campus.

Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $16,836 for a four-year (bachelor’s) degree, and about $16,008 by the end of a two-year program.

Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $64,872 over four years — compared with roughly $31,621 over a two-year associate program.

Build In Yearly Cost Growth

Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.

More Details on Living and Dining On Campus at Franciscan U

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. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.