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 Friends University.
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This school offers students separate housing and dining options. The on-campus housing charge for an average student was $4,924 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $5,452. All told, an on-campus student at Friends University spent approximately $25,893 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Friends University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $19,845 | $18,341 |
| — Housing | $4,924 | |
| — Meals | $5,452 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,548 | $4,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Total | $25,893 | $24,389 |
Room and board is a moving target: it tends to creep up every year you are enrolled. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Over four years you could pay about $148,573 by the time you graduate.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at Friends University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,689 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,190 |
| One Year Ago | $18,744 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $19,845 |
| One Year From Now * | $23,575 |
| Two Years From Now * | $28,007 |
| Three Years From Now * | $33,272 |
| Four Years From Now * | $39,527 |
* estimated
Year over year, room and board rose an average of 18.8% a year over the last three years. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $29,623 for their first year on campus.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $45,575 in year four — and a two-year student about $34,055 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $148,573 for a four-year degree, versus about $63,678 for a two-year stay.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Not all meal plans work the same way. This school structures its plans by meals per week, and the table below lists the largest plan offered. Curious about campus housing? The table below summarizes the on-campus living details for this school.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 496 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |