FHU Housing Costs

$4,420 On-Campus Room Typical Cost

$4,320 On-Campus Meals Typical Cost

$1,300 Books & Supplies Typical Cost

$3,750 Other Living Expenses Typical Cost

Living Expenses and How They Compare at FHU?

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

On this page you will find:

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

Housing and Meal Plan Costs at FHU

This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $4,420 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $4,320. Altogether, a student living on campus at Freed-Hardeman University paid roughly $17,540 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.

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

Expense	On Campus	Off Campus
Room and Board	$12,490	$7,500
— Housing	$4,420
— Meals	$4,320
Other Living Expenses	$3,750	$3,000
Books and Supplies	$1,300	$1,300
Total	$17,540	$11,800

The Projected Cost of Living On Campus? Forecasted Cost is $73,033

Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Knowing where it is headed helps you budget for the full degree, not just year one.

Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $73,033 in housing, food and other expenses.

This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Freed-Hardeman University.

Year	Room & Board
Three Years Ago	$11,700
Two Years Ago	$11,700
One Year Ago	$12,290
Most Recent Year (2026)	$12,490
One Year From Now *	$12,771
Two Years From Now *	$13,058
Three Years From Now *	$13,352
Four Years From Now *	$13,652

* estimated

Room and board changed an average of 2.3% each year. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $17,821 for their first year on campus.

At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $18,702 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $18,108 by the end of a two-year program.

For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $73,033 for four years, or about $35,929 for a two-year stay.

Build In Yearly Cost Growth

Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.

Answers to Questions About Living and Dining at FHU

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. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.