It is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Grand View University.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $5,546 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $7,186. Taken together, an on-campus student at Grand View University faced a yearly bill of about $23,976 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 Grand View University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $18,382 | $19,442 |
| — Housing | $5,546 | |
| — Meals | $7,186 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $4,298 | $5,404 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,296 | $1,296 |
| Total | $23,976 | $26,142 |
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.
Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $121,210 in room, board and other essentials.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Grand View University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,460 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,106 |
| One Year Ago | $17,178 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $18,382 |
| One Year From Now * | $20,622 |
| Two Years From Now * | $23,136 |
| Three Years From Now * | $25,956 |
| Four Years From Now * | $29,120 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 12.2% annually. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $26,216 for room, board and essentials in year one.
By their final year, a student might pay about $34,714 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $28,730 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $121,210 over four years — compared with roughly $54,946 over a two-year associate program.
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) | 838 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |