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 Gustavus Adolphus College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $7,050 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $5,954. All in all, a typical student living on campus at Gustavus Adolphus College faced a yearly bill of about $15,064 in 2026 after factoring in housing, meals, books and other essentials.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Gustavus Adolphus College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $12,984 | $12,984 |
| — Housing | $7,050 | |
| — Meals | $5,954 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| Total | $15,064 | $15,064 |
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 the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $64,403 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 Gustavus Adolphus College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,880 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,190 |
| One Year Ago | $12,470 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $12,984 |
| One Year From Now * | $13,386 |
| Two Years From Now * | $13,800 |
| Three Years From Now * | $14,228 |
| Four Years From Now * | $14,669 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 3.1% per year. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $15,466 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $16,749 in year four — and a two-year student about $15,880 for the last year of an associate degree.
Across all four years, on-campus living costs would total approximately $64,403 for a four-year degree, versus about $31,346 for a two-year stay.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 2,015 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |